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Charles Philippe Leblond
1910Feb, 5

Charles Philippe Leblond

Charles Philippe Leblond, French-Canadian biologist and academic (d. 2007)
Charles Philippe Leblond (February 5, 1910 – April 10, 2007) was a pioneer of cell biology and stem cell research and a Canadian former professor of anatomy. Leblond is notable for developing autoradiography and his work showing how cells continuously renew themselves, regardless of age.

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