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Ian Calman Muir MacLennan

b. 1939

Immunologist

Immunologist
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About Ian Calman Muir MacLennan

Born 1939. Ian Calman Muir MacLennan is an immunologist, known for Immunology and Marginal zone B-cell.

Ian Calman Muir MacLennan, CBE, FRS, is Emeritus Professor of Immunology at the University of Birmingham MRC Centre for Immune Regulation in Birmingham, UK.

He was born on 30 December 1939. He has made pioneering contributions to immunology and was the first to discover marginal zone B-cells.

He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2005. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2012, his nomination reads:

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Important facts

Born
30 December 1939
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Immunologist
Known for
Immunology, Marginal zone B-cell
Employers
University of Birmingham
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society
Also known as
Ian MacLennan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ian Calman Muir MacLennan?

immunologist

When was Ian Calman Muir MacLennan born?

Ian Calman Muir MacLennan was born on 30 December 1939.

What is Ian Calman Muir MacLennan's occupation?

Ian Calman Muir MacLennan is an immunologist.

What is Ian Calman Muir MacLennan known for?

Ian Calman Muir MacLennan is known for Immunology and Marginal zone B-cell.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ian Calman Muir MacLennan

· Wikidata: Q20127912

· DBpedia: Ian Calman Muir MacLennan

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