Stamen Grigorov | |
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Born | 27 October 1878 Studen Izvor, Principality of Bulgaria |
Died | 27 October 1945 | (aged 67)
Alma mater | University of Montpellier University of Geneva |
Known for | Lactobacillus bulgaricus, tuberculosis treatment |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Microbiology, medicine |
Stamen Gigov Grigorov (Bulgarian: Стамен Гигов Григоров; 27 October 1878 – 27 October 1945) was a prominent Bulgarian physician and microbiologist. He discovered the Lactobacillus bulgaricus bacillus, used in the making of yogurt.