Henry Sherwood Lawrence

Henry Sherwood Lawrence (September 22, 1916 – April 5, 2004) was an American immunologist best known for his discovery of transfer factors in 1949. [1] He is also known for being one of founders of the new branch of biology that explores the function of lymphocytes. [2] Lawrence was the head of the department of infectious diseases and immunology at New York University,[2] co-director of medical services at Bellevue and New York University Hospitals,[2] a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[1][2] director of New York University's cancer center,[1][2] the founding editor of the journal Cellular Immunology,[2] director of New York University's AIDS research center.[1][2] The New York Times called Lawrence "a pioneering immunologist", "an expert in infectious diseases" and said that "his research generated other advances in immunology".[2] The National Academy of Sciences called him "a distinguished physician, a master teacher, and a pioneer in research on cell-mediated immunity".[1]

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 National Academy of Sciences (NAS);Biographical Memoirs: V. 90 (2009) ;HENRY SHERWOOD LAWRENCE;BY SALAH AL-ASKARI
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 H. Sherwood Lawrence, 87, Immunology Pioneer;By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN; April 08, 2004
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