Howard Gest

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Title

Howard Gest

Description

Howard Gest was a Distinguished Professor of Microbiology who came to IU in 1966 as Chair of the Department of Microbiology. His research included microbiology, bacteriology, "genetic engineering" in bacteria, and comparative biochemistry of photosynthetic bacteria.

During World War II he was a chemist with the Manhattan Project.

Date

1966 March 1

Type

Still Image

Identifier

P0034225

Citation

“Howard Gest,” Indiana University Archives Exhibits, accessed April 20, 2024, https://collections.libraries.indiana.edu/iubarchives/items/show/619.