Peter Medawar
Immunologist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
February 28th, 1915
110 years ago
Died
October 2nd, 1987
38 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A Brazilian-English biologist specializing in immunology, contributed significantly to the understanding of organ transplantation and the immune response. Pioneered research in tissue grafting and was instrumental in developing techniques that advanced transplantation medicine. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1960 for work on acquired immunological tolerance. An accomplished author, produced several books focused on biology and the philosophy of science.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1960
Pioneered research in organ transplantation
Authored influential books on biology and science
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