Frank Plummer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Frank Plummer
Occupation	Scientist
Date Of Birth	Dec 2, 1952(1952-12-02)
Age	72
Date Of Death	February 4, 2020, Nairobi, Kenya
Birthplace	Winnipeg
Country	Canada
Birth City	Manitoba
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Frank Plummer Biography

Frank Plummer is one of the most popular and richest Scientist who was born on December 2, 1952 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

In 2006, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 2009, he was made a Member of the Order of Manitoba in recognition for being “an internationally renowned physician-scientist and expert in infectious diseases who has significantly contributed to global health”. In 2014, he was awarded the Killam Prize for AIDS research. In 2012, he was awarded the Royal Society of Canada’s McLaughlin Medal, awarded “for important research of sustained excellence in medical science”. He was the recipient of the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award in 2016. As well as many other awards, Dr. Plummer has honorary degrees from the University of Calgary, McMaster University and the University of Windsor.

Frank Plummer Net Worth

Frank Plummer is one of the richest Scientist from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Frank Plummer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Francis Allan Plummer OC OM FRSC (2 December 1952 – 4 February 2020) was a Canadian scientist, academic and HIV/AIDS researcher. He was “a recognized specialist in infectious diseases whose work influenced public health policy in Canada and abroad”. He was Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Medical Microbiology at the University of Manitoba and Scientific Director General, National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada. From 1984 until 2000 he worked in Nairobi, Kenya studying sexually transmitted infections. During his time in Kenya, his research described the heterosexual epidemiology of HIV and the role of male circumcision in reducing HIV infection risk in men. While at the National Microbiology Laboratory, he led the Canadian laboratory response to SARS, the H1N1 pandemic and oversaw the development of the successful VSV EBOV vaccine for Ebola viral hemorrhagic fever. Dr. Plummer was working to develop an HIV vaccine at the time of his death, and was believed to be the first recipient in North America to receive DBS (deep brain stimulation) to treat alcohol-use disorder, in an experimental trial.

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Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Scientist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Frank Plummer celebrates birthday on December 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Frank Plummer

1. Frank Plummer was a Canadian scientist born in 1952.
2. He was known for his work on HIV/AIDS research.
3. Plummer served as the scientific director of Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory.
4. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career.
5. Plummer passed away in February 2020 at the age of 67.
6. His research contributed to the development of an HIV vaccine candidate.
7. Plummer also studied infectious diseases such as Ebola and SARS.
8. He authored over 300 scientific publications during his lifetime.
9. Plummer was a member of the Order of Canada and Order of Manitoba.
10. His legacy continues to inspire future generations in medical research.