About Emil Skamene
Lived 1941 – 2024 (aged 83). Emil Skamene was a Canadian and Czech immunologist, geneticist, physician and university teacher.
Emil Skamene, (27 August 1941 – 3 October 2024) was a Canadian immunologist, medical researcher, and pioneer in genetic research. Early life
Skamene was born in Buczacz, Poland (now part of Ukraine). Many of his family members were killed in Nazi death camps, but he escaped and was adopted by a Czech family. He received his MD and PhD from Charles University in Prague before carrying out post-doctoral research at Harvard Medical School from 1968-1970 and later specialty training in allergy and immunology at McGill University from 1970-1974.
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Who was Emil Skamene?
Canadian medical researcher
When was Emil Skamene born?
Emil Skamene was born on 27 August 1941 in Buchach.
When did Emil Skamene die?
Emil Skamene died on 3 October 2024 in Hudson.
What was Emil Skamene's occupation?
Emil Skamene was an immunologist, geneticist, physician and university teacher.
What nationality was Emil Skamene?
Emil Skamene was Canadian and Czech.
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