Hans J. Müller-Eberhard

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Hans Joachim Müller-Eberhard (born Hans Joachim Müller, May 5, 1927, Magdeburg[1] was a distinguished molecular immunologist who did pioneering research in the United States and his native Germany. The areas of investigation upon which he left his mark include the immunoglobulins and the complement system.[2] Awarded the gold Robert Koch Prize in 1987. SSI Honorary Member (1973).[3] He died on March 3, 1998.[2]

Education and career[edit]

Müller-Eberhard studied medicine at the University of Göttingen.[1] He spent three years with Henry G. Kunkel at the Rockefeller University, where he became interested in immunological research, and investigated γ-globulin.[1] Later he worked at Uppsala University with Gunnar Wallanius on the complement system, and obtained his doctorate there.[1] He returned to Rockefeller University to resume work with Kunkel.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Hans Joachim Müller-Eberhard". National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs: Volume 79 (2001).
  2. ^ a b Burkhart, Ford (March 7, 1998). "Hans Muller-Eberhard, 70, Immunologist, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
  3. ^ "Honorary Members". Archived from the original on 2017-10-10. Retrieved 2017-10-16.

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