Leonard Hayflick
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Summary
Leonard Hayflick was born on May 20, 1928[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on August 1, 2024[3], in Sea Ranch[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], anatomist[6], physician[7], microbiologist[8], and gerontologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (429 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: gerontology[12], cell biology[13], medicine[14], anatomy[15], microbiology[16]
- Employer: University of California, San Francisco[17], Wistar Institute[18], Stanford University[19], University of Florida[20]
- Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[21]
- Award received: Lord Cohen Medal[22], John Scott Award[23], Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Leonard Hayflick[26]
- Given name: Leonard[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Name in native language: Leonard Hayflick[29]
Why It Matters
Leonard Hayflick has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
He is credited with the discovery of Hayflick limit[32] and WI-38[33], a cell line[34].
FAQs
Where was Leonard Hayflick born?
Leonard Hayflick's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
Where did Leonard Hayflick die?
Leonard Hayflick passed away in Sea Ranch[4].
What did Leonard Hayflick do for work?
Leonard Hayflick worked as a university teacher[5], anatomist[6], physician[7], microbiologist[8], and gerontologist[9].
Where did Leonard Hayflick go to school?
Leonard Hayflick was educated at University of Pennsylvania[21].
What awards did Leonard Hayflick receive?
Honors received include Lord Cohen Medal[22], John Scott Award[23], and Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction[24].
What did Leonard Hayflick discover?
Leonard Hayflick is credited as discoverer of Hayflick limit[32] and WI-38[33].