Jiangsen Mao:a pioneer in Chinese hepatitis A vaccine and interferon research,a virologist at the forefront of times

There is a renowned virologist who dedicated his life to virology and medicine research.He has made important contributions to the study of Chinese polio and hepatitis A vaccines,interferons,and the theory of viral reverse transcription.He invented a live attenuated vaccine for hepatitis A(H2 strain)in the late 1970s,which contributed to the prevention of hepatitis A epidemics in China and earned him the title"Hepatitis A Eradicator"He said.