Albert Sabin, born on August 26, 1906, in Poland (then part of the Russian Empire), was a renowned American medical researcher and virologist. He is best known for developing the oral polio vaccine, which played a crucial role in the eradication of polio.
Sabin’s work on the oral vaccine began in the late 1950s and involved extensive testing and clinical trials. The oral vaccine provided a more convenient and effective alternative to the existing injectable vaccine developed by Jonas Salk. By the 1960s, Sabin’s vaccine was widely adopted and became the primary tool in global efforts to combat polio.
Through his dedication and innovative research, Sabin made significant contributions to public health, saving countless lives and preventing disability caused by polio. His work remains a milestone in the history of medicine, and the widespread use of his vaccine led to the near-eradication of polio worldwide. Sabin passed away on March 3, 1993, leaving behind a legacy of humanitarianism and medical breakthroughs.
Albert Sabin Quotes
1. “Without animal research, polio would still be claiming thousands of lives each year.”
— Albert Sabin
2. “I have studied the effects of our new lots of polio vaccine in 100 adult volunteers and during the next few days shall give it to my wife and 2 children as well as to our neighbors and their children.”
— Albert Sabin
3. “Giving cancer to laboratory animals has not and will not help us to understand the disease or to treat those persons suffering from it.”
— Albert Sabin
04. “A scientist who is also a human being cannot rest while knowledge which might be used to reduce suffering rests on the shelf.”
— Albert Sabin
05. “My own experience of over 60 years in biomedical research amply demonstrated that without the use of animals and of human beings, it would have been impossible to acquire the important knowledge needed to prevent much suffering and premature death not only among humans but also among [other] animals.”
— Albert Sabin
06. “Giving cancer to laboratory animals has not and will not help us to understand the disease or to treat those persons suffering from it.”
— Albert Sabin
