Name of scientist who discovered lifesaving drug and chose not to patent it? I recall reading about a 20th century scientist who made a life-saving drug that could have patented it and made millions. He chose not to and saved the lives of millions around the globe. I thought it was Frederick Banting \- but it doesn't sound quite right. None of the others in this list seem quite right. My question is: **What is the name of scientist who discovered lifesaving drug and chose not to patent it?**

Dr Jonas Salk or Dr Albert Sabin who did not patent their respective polio vaccines. There are some more such researchers so I am not sure who exactly you are looking for but this would be a start.