Augusto odone biography
Augusto odone biography
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Augusto, Michaela, and Lorenzo Odone
Parents of Lorenzo Odone
Augusto Odone | |
|---|---|
| Born | Augusto Daniel Odone ()March 6, Rome, Italy |
| Died | October 24, () (aged&#;80) Acqui Terme, Piedmont, Italy |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Known&#;for | Inventor of Lorenzo's oil |
Augusto Daniel Odone (March 6, – October 24, ) and Michaela Teresa Murphy Odone (January 10, – June 10, ) were the parents of Lorenzo Michael Murphy Odone (May 29, – May 30, ), who had adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
They became famous for developing a controversial treatment using Lorenzo's oil for their son's incurable illness. This quest was recounted in the film Lorenzo's Oil ().[1] Augusto had previously been an economist for the World Bank.[2]
In recognition of the parents' work, Augusto Odone received an honorary doctorate from the University of Stirling.
He continued to raise funds and drive the scientific task force known as The Myelin Project until his death. Michaela Odone