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Jasper Herbert Kane (July 15, 1903 – November 23, 2004) was an American biochemist who had a central role in moving antibiotics such as penicillin from the laboratory table into industrial production in World War II. He was an alumnus of what is now called the New York University Tandon School of Engineering. He died in Florida in 2004, age 101.

See also

• History of penicillin

References

1. Saxon, Wolfgang (November 20, 2004). "Jasper Kane, 101, Biochemist Who Helped Make Antibiotics". The New York Times. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
2. Claudia Flavell-White. "Pfizer's penicillin pioneers" (PDF). Tcetoday.com. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
3. "Jasper H. Kane, 101; His Method Created Penicillin in Bulk - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. November 21, 2004. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
4. "Penicillin Production through Deep-tank Fermentation - National Historic Chemical Landmark - American Chemical Society". Acs.org. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
5. "From balloons to barcodes: A new exhibit in Bern Dibner Library | Bern Dibner Library". Library.poly.edu. Archived from the original on May 1, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
6. "ePoly Briefs :: News and events for faculty and staff of Polytechnic University". Archive.poly.edu. December 1, 1955. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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