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H. Hugh Fudenberg

1928 – 2014

Discredited immunologist and immunogeneticist

Immunologist Anti-vaccine activistMicrobiologist
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Lived 1928 – 2014 (aged 85). H. Hugh Fudenberg was an American immunologist, anti-vaccine activist, microbiologist and university teacher, known for MMR vaccine controversy.

Herman Hugh Fudenberg (October 24, 1928 – March 15, 2014) was an American clinical immunologist and founder of the NeuroImmuno Therapeutics Research Foundation (NITRF).

Biography He received his A.B. from UCLA in 1949 and his MD from the University of Chicago in 1953. Fudenberg received his M.A. in immunochemistry from Boston University in 1957.

The areas of his research, conducted primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, included research into immunoglobulin and receptors for this molecule in human monocytes,

He trained from 1954 to 1956 under William Dameshek, former editor of Blood and completed a residency at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital from 1956 to 1958. Fudenberg published his research in the fringe journal Biotherapy (now discontinued) in 1996, concluding that "Fifteen of the [True Autism] patients developed symptoms within a week after immunization with the [MMR] vaccine";

License revocation In 1995 Fudenberg's medical license was revoked. The Casewatch website states: "the South Carolina medical board found Fudenberg "guilty of engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct," fined him $10,000, ordered him to surrender his license to prescribe controlled substances (narcotic drugs), and placed his license on indefinite suspension."

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
MMR vaccine controversy
Education
Boston University, University of California, Los Angeles, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago
Employers
University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Francisco
Awards
Honorary doctorate of Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Also known as
Hugh Fudenberg, Herman Hugh Fudenberg

Family & relationships

Child
Drew Fudenberg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was H. Hugh Fudenberg?

Discredited immunologist and immunogeneticist

When was H. Hugh Fudenberg born?

H. Hugh Fudenberg was born on 24 October 1928 in New York City.

When did H. Hugh Fudenberg die?

H. Hugh Fudenberg died on 15 March 2014.

What was H. Hugh Fudenberg's occupation?

H. Hugh Fudenberg was an immunologist, anti-vaccine activist, microbiologist and university teacher.

What was H. Hugh Fudenberg known for?

H. Hugh Fudenberg was known for MMR vaccine controversy.

What nationality was H. Hugh Fudenberg?

H. Hugh Fudenberg was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: H. Hugh Fudenberg

· Wikidata: Q15429572

· DBpedia: H. Hugh Fudenberg

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