Jonas Salk Jonas Salk, the pioneering scientist behind the first effective polio vaccine, changed the course of public health in the mid-20th century. At a time when polio terrified families and filled hospital wards with iron lungs, his inactivated polio vaccine offered hope and protection. Backed by the March of Dimes, Salk’s research emphasized safety, transparency, and service to humanity. His famous words, “Could you patent the sun?” reflected his belief that lifesaving science belongs to all. The Jonas Salk Polio Vaccine not only curbed polio but also rebuilt public trust, leaving a legacy of rigorous science, ethics, and compassion. https://maxmag.org/tributes/jonas-salk-polio-vaccine-discovery-trust/