Georgios papanikolaou biography of william
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Georgios papanikolaou biography of william
Georgios Papanikolaou: The story of a scientist and pioneer
Described by many as one of the most brilliant scientific minds of the 20th century, Georgios Papanikolaou is recognised for developing the life-saving cervical cancer test also known as Pap smear or Pap test.
In his honour, Google is changing its logo in 12 countries to a doodle, or illustration, of him and a microscope.
But in his lifetime, the doctor was not always appreciated for his achievements. This is his story:
‘I’m no longer a dreamer’
Born on the Greek island of Euboea on May 13, 1883, Papanikolaou was one of four children.
He attended the University of Athens, majoring in music and the humanities.
According to the tradition of those times, the firstborn son had to follow his father’s steps, but as his brother chose law, Papanikolaou, who was already showing an inclination towards medicine, took up the responsibility instead.
In 1898, aged only 15, he managed to get into the School of Medici