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Richard K. Gershon

Richard K. Gershon

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Richard K. Gershon (24 December 1932 – 11 July 1983)[1] was an American immunologist and pathologist, and professor at Yale School of Medicine.

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Biography

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

References

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    Janeway, C.A. (1983). "Richard K. Gershon December 24, 1932–July 11, 1983". Immunogenetics. 18 (6): 555–558. doi:10.1007/bf00345963. S2CID 42749104.
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    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.
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    Waggoner, Walter H. (13 July 1983). "Dr. Richard Gershon, Leader in Research on Immune System – Obituary". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
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    "Richard K. Gershon". Gairdner Foundational International Award. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
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    "William B. Coley Award". Cancer Research Institute. Retrieved 31 May 2019.



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