Brigitte Askonas

Immunologist with vaccine research

Brigitte Askonas - Immunologist with vaccine research
Born

1923
102 years ago

Died

January 9th, 2013
12 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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An immunologist and academic made significant contributions to the field of immunology, particularly in vaccine development. Work included research on the immune response and the mechanisms of autoimmune diseases. Collaborated with prominent scientists and institutions on various research projects. Served as a professor and held important academic positions throughout a career spent in both Austria and the United Kingdom.

Contributed to research on vaccines

Studied immune response mechanisms

Held academic positions in immunology

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