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Papanicolaou, George

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George Papanicolaou, MD, PhD Collection

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Identifier: US-NNCORMA-RGPPM-001
Abstract Dr. George Papanicolaou (Georgios Nikolaou Papanikolaou) was a Greek physician and researcher who conducted pioneering research on the physiological and cytological characteristics of the female reproductive system, leading to the development of the cervical cancer screening procedure commonly known as the “Pap smear.” The George Papanicolaou, MD, PhD Papers consist of papers, publications, reprints, awards, glass plate slides, and memorabilia related to his career and research, primarily...
Dates: 1910 - 2004