An Australian university professor who received the Nobel Prize for his medical research has died.
Professor Robin Warren, 87, of the University of Western Australia, received the prestigious award in 2005 alongside his colleague Professor Barry Marshall.
His pioneering research investigated the bacteria underlying stomach ulcers and showed that they had a physiological cause.
Professor Marshall consumed bacteria to test his theory, which led to a change in the way gastric ulcers were treated.
He has led the wave of tributes to his 42-year-old colleague.
“Although pathology was not my specialty, I was able to interact at high levels with pathologists and microbiologists from around the world because of the training I had had with Robin,” Professor Marshall told the Western Australia.
“We had many adventures together and won many other important awards.”
Professor Warren was born in Adelaide in 1937, qualified as a doctor at the University of Adelaide and joined the Royal Perth Hospital as a pathologist in 1968.
University of Western Australia professor and Nobel laureate Robin Warren, 87 (pictured), has died
Professor Warren’s (pictured) joint research into the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers changed the way they were treated.
The two Nobel laureates began working together on their groundbreaking research in 1981.
The duo showed that the bacterium Helicobacter pylori caused most peptic ulcers.
Professor Warren retired from medicine in 1997 following the death of his wife, psychiatrist Winifred.
In addition to the Nobel Prize, he was also awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia in 2007 for his research work.
Professor Robin Warren hailed by the University of Western Australia as a medical pioneer
University of Western Australia Vice-Chancellor Amit Chakma also paid tribute.
“Our university is very proud of Robin Warren and the difference his and Barry Marshall’s research has made to the lives of millions of people around the world,” he said.
‘Robin was a medical pioneer and, together with Barry, he defied his detractors and set about proving a theory that resulted in improved health outcomes worldwide.’
Professor Warren is survived by five children.
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