/oss/taxonomy/term/2798/all en /oss/article/history/dr-ralph-steinman-nobel-prize-winning-scientist-who-became-his-own-patient <p><span>For over 100 years the Nobel Foundation has recognized outstanding individuals for contributions to their respective fields. The rules, however, stipulate that prizes cannot be awarded posthumously. But in October 2011, an exception was made for an exceptional individual: Dr. Ralph Steinman was awarded the joint Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine three days after he died of pancreatic cancer. At the time of the announcement, the news of his death had not yet reached the Nobel committee. So they decided that his wife and children would be able to accept his prize on his behalf.</span></p> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:07:56 +0000 Cassandra Lee, OSS Intern 2647 at /oss