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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