Rolf M. Zinkernagel
Immunologist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
January 6th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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Contributed significantly to immunology, particularly in understanding how T cells recognize infected cells. Developed theories that have advanced the knowledge regarding the immune response. Served in academic roles throughout Switzerland, including at the University of Zurich. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1996 for discoveries related to the adaptive immune system's mechanisms.
Won Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1996
Explained T cell recognition of infected cells
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