John William Costerton was a prominent Canadian microbiologist, born on July 21, 1934, in Vernon, British Columbia, and passed away on May 12, 2012, in Kamloops, British Columbia. He was a key figure in the study of microbial life, particularly known for his pioneering work on biofilms, which are communities of microorganisms that attach to hydrated surfaces. His contributions earned him the titles 'Father of Biofilms' and 'King of Slime'. Costerton's research has significantly advanced the understanding of microbial ecology.
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Place of Birth: British Columbia
Place of Death: Kamloops
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Occupation: immunologist
Employers: University of Calgary | Drexel University
Awards Received: Honorary doctors of Ghent University | Killam Research Fellowship | honorary doctorate | honorary professor
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 21, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 21, 2024 |
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| Sun | 28 Cancer 13 | 29 Cancer 25 | 25 Libra 37 |
| Moon | 22 Scorpio 4 | 3 Aquarius 5 | 17 Pisces 14 |
| Mercury | 14 Cancer 8 | 26 Leo 20 | 18 Scorpio 16 |
| Venus | 27 Gemini 32 | 12 Leo 20 | 17 Libra 58 |
| Mars | 3 Cancer 54 | 0 Gemini 36 | 0 Virgo 52 |
| Jupiter | 15 Libra 25 | 12 Gemini 28 | 1 Scorpio 38 |
| Saturn | 26 Aquarius 56 | 18 Pisces 57 | 21 Aquarius 42 |
| Uranus | 1 Taurus 20 | 26 Taurus 34 | 29 Aries 36 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 33 | 29 Pisces 49 | 13 Virgo 39 |
| Pluto | 24 Cancer 24 | 0 Aquarius 53 | 26 Cancer 3 |
| Rahu | 10 Aquarius 53 | 10 Aries 8 | 6 Aquarius 7 |
| Ketu | 10 Leo 53 | 10 Libra 8 | 6 Leo 7 |
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