Beard, Joseph W., 1901- .

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Virologist at Duke University (1937-1973). Beard and his staff purified and photographed the virus that causes warts and skin cancer in rabbits, researched cause of avian leukosis, and isolated and identified cancer viruses that cause leukemia in chickens.

From the description of Joseph W. Beard papers, 1930-1982. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 57116363

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referencedIn Rous, Peyton, 1879-1970. Papers, ca. 1917-1970. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn News Service Biographical Files, ., circa 1930s - 2004 University Archives, Duke University.
referencedIn Peyton Rous Papers, Circa 1917-1970 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Beard, Joseph W. (Joseph Willis), 1901-. Joseph W. Beard papers, 1930-1982. Duke University, Medical Center Library & Archives
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associatedWith Beard, Dorothy. person
associatedWith Duke University. News Service. corporateBody
associatedWith Duke University. School of Medicine. corporateBody
associatedWith Rous, Peyton, 1879-1970. person
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Encephalomyelitis, Venezuelan Equine
Immunization
Leukemia
Leukosis Virus, Avian
Neoplasms
Virus Diseases
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Birth 1901

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