| Dr. Henry Sherwood Lawrence | |
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| Born | Henry Sherwood Lawrence September 22, 1916 New York |
| Died | April 5, 2004 |
| Occupation | Immunologist |
Henry Sherwood Lawrence (September 22, 1916 – April 5, 2004) was an American immunologist best known for his discovery of transfer factors in 1949. He is also known for being one of founders of the new branch of biology that explores the function of lymphocytes. Lawrence was the head of the department of infectious diseases and immunology at New York University, co-director of medical services at Bellevue and New York University Hospitals, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, director of New York University's cancer center, the founding editor of the journal Cellular Immunology, director of New York University's AIDS research center. The New York Times called Lawrence "a pioneering immunologist", "an expert in infectious diseases" and said that "his research generated other advances in immunology". The National Academy of Sciences called him "a distinguished physician, a master teacher, and a pioneer in research on cell-mediated immunity".
Notable awards and distinctions
- The "von Pirquet Gold Medal for Scientific Advancement in Immunology from the Forum on Allergy".
- The "New York Academy of Medicine Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Science".
- The "American College of Physicians Award for Outstanding Contributions to Science".
- The "Lila Gruber Award for Cancer Research from the American Academy of Dermatology".
- The "Distinguished Teacher’s Award from the New York University School of Medicine".
Chronology
- 1916: Born in Astoria, Queens, New York City on May 22.
- 1938: Graduated from New York University.
- 1943: M.D., New York University.
- 1949: Joined the medical faculty of New York University.
- 1959–2000: Became "Head of Infectious Diseases and Immunology", New York University.
- 1964–2000: Named "Co-director of Medical Services" at Bellevue and New York University Hospitals.
- 1979: Assumed the "Jeffrey Bergstein Professorship" of Medicine at New York University.
- 2000: Retires.
References
- ^ Al-Askari, Salah (2009). "Henry Sherwood Lawrence". Biographical Memoirs, National Academy of Sciences. Vol. 90. Washington DC: National Academies Press. pp. 237–255. ISBN 9780309121484.
- ^ Altman, Lawrence K. (2004-04-08). "H. Sherwood Lawrence, 87, Immunology Pioneer". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- 1916 births
- 2004 deaths
- American immunologists
- New York University faculty
- Members of the United States National Academy of Sciences
- People from Astoria, Queens
- Physicians from New York City
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine alumni
- Scientists from New York (state)
- Scientists from Queens, New York