Simon Flexner
Simon Flexner was born on March 25, 1863. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Simon Flexner
Simon Flexner (March 25, 1863 – May 2, 1946) was an American physician, scientist, administrator, and professor of experimental pathology at the University of Pennsylvania (1899–1903). He served as the first director of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research (1901–1935) (later developed as Rockefeller University) and a trustee of the Rockefeller Foundation. He was also a friend and adviser to John D. Rockefeller Jr. Among Flexner's most important achievements are studies into poliomyelitis and the development of serum treatment for meningitis. Among his lab assistants were Hideyo…