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Emil R. Unanue

1934-09-13 – 2022-12-16

Life & Legacy

Emil Raphael Unanue (September 13, 1934 – December 16, 2022) was a Cuban-American immunologist and Paul & Ellen Lacy Professor Emeritus at Washington University School of Medicine. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Institute of Medicine. He previously served as chair of the National Academy of Sciences Section of Microbiology and Immunology.

Occupation & Career

biologist, immunologist, university teacher, physician

Education

University of Havana; University of Pittsburgh

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Guggenheim Fellowship; Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research; Robert Koch Gold Medal; Canada Gairdner International Award; William B. Coley Award; American Association of Immunologists Lifetime Achievement Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research · American Association of Immunologists Lifetime Achievement Award · Canada Gairdner International Award · Guggenheim Fellowship · Robert Koch Gold Medal · William B. Coley Award

Employer

Harvard University · Washington University in St. Louis

Organizations & Memberships

American Academy of Arts and Sciences · National Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

University of Havana · University of Pittsburgh

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1336691 — wikidata View source

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