Having recently written a post on
the ineffectiveness of current scientific research in helping to save
lives in the immediate future here,
I found it ironical when I read about Ralph Steinman, the recent Nobel
Laureate and his struggle with Cancer. Now Dr Steinman died three days
before the Nobel was announced and the committee announced the decision
without knowing of his demise. However, despite the fact that the Nobel
prize is not awarded posthumously, in this case the committee on being
appraised of the situation, decided to let the award hold. That itself
to me was dramatic and a very appreciative and practical gesture.
But
the whole story behind Dr Ralph Steinman's life and his struggle with
the disease make the entire situation very poignant in more ways than
one. Many of you may have already come across this article but I thought I would share it just in case...
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