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David Sachs

b. 1942

Immunologist

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About David Sachs

Born 1942. David Sachs is an American immunologist, known for MHC class II and Transplantation tolerance.

David Howard Sachs (born January 10, 1942) is an American immunologist. He is best known for his discovery of MHC class II and for his seminal studies in the fields of transplant immune tolerance and xenotransplantation.

Education David Sachs graduated summa cum laude in organic chemistry from Harvard College in 1963, and pursued a master's degree equivalent at the University of Paris on a Fulbright Fellowship in 1964. He then matriculated to Harvard Medical School, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1968.

Research As a medical student, Sachs developed an interest in transplantation and joined the laboratory of Drs. Paul Russell and Henry Winn at the Massachusetts General Hospital, where he remained as a surgical resident until 1970. From 1970 to 1972 Sachs fulfilled his military service working in Christian Anfinsen's laboratory at the National Institutes of Health. He remained in Bethesda and joined the National Cancer Institute, where his research led to the discovery of class II MHC in 1973. He was then appointed director of the Transplantation Biology Section of the Immunology Branch at NCI in 1974, and Chief of the Immunology Branch in 1982.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Known for
MHC class II, Transplantation tolerance
Education
Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Harvard College, Columbia University Medical Center
Employers
Massachusetts General Hospital
Awards
Honorary doctorate from University of Nantes
Also known as
David H. Sachs, David Howard Sachs

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Sachs?

immunologist

When was David Sachs born?

David Sachs was born on 10 January 1942 in New York City.

What is David Sachs's occupation?

David Sachs is an immunologist.

What is David Sachs known for?

David Sachs is known for MHC class II and Transplantation tolerance.

What nationality is David Sachs?

David Sachs is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Sachs

Β· Wikidata: Q16919188

Β· DBpedia: David Sachs

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