Richard K. Gershon (24 December 1932 – 11 July 1983)[1] was an American immunologist and pathologist, and professor at Yale School of Medicine.
Richard K. Gershon | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 24, 1932 |
| Died | July 11, 1983 (aged 50) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation(s) | immunologist pathologist |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Harvard University |
| Academic work | |
| Doctoral students | Douglas R. Green (1981) |
Biography edit
He graduated from Harvard University in 1954, and was noted for his work on tumor biology and viral hepatitis.
In 1980, he was made a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
At Yale, among others, he collaborated with Włodzimierz Ptak, who recalled Gershon as a true friend and one of the most intellectually related and valued people.[2]
He died of lung cancer.[3]
Awards edit
References edit
- ^ Janeway, C.A. (1983). "Richard K. Gershon December 24, 1932–July 11, 1983". Immunogenetics. 18 (6): 555–558. doi:10.1007/bf00345963. S2CID 42749104.
- ^ Bętkowska, Teresa (August–September 2010). "Mistrz niszowej dyscypliny" (PDF). Alma Mater (in Polish) (126–127). Kraków: 41–46. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-05.
- ^ Waggoner, Walter H. (13 July 1983). "Dr. Richard Gershon, Leader in Research on Immune System – Obituary". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "Richard K. Gershon". Gairdner Foundational International Award. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "William B. Coley Award". Cancer Research Institute. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
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