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Peter Alfred Gorer

1907 – 1961

English geneticist

Geneticist Immunologist University teacher
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About Peter Alfred Gorer

Lived 1907 – 1961 (aged 54). Peter Alfred Gorer was a British geneticist, immunologist and university teacher.

Peter Alfred Gorer FRS (14 April 1907 in London – 1961) was a British immunologist, pathologist and geneticist who pioneered the field of transplant immunology.

Peter Gorer was born in London to Edgar (drowned in the 1915 sinking of RMS Lusitania) and Rachel née Cohen Gorer. From 1933 to 1940 Gorer worked at the Lister Institute before returning to Guy's Hospital to work as a pathologist.

Research Gorer is credited with the co-discovery of histocompatibility antigens and the elucidation of their genetic regulation. Together with George Snell, he helped discover the murine histocompatibility 2 locus, or H-2, which is analogous to the human leukocyte antigen. Gorer also identified antigen II and determined its role in transplant tissue rejection.

Awards

Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1960. 1975 Cancer Research Institute William B. Coley Award

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Important facts

Born
14 April 1907, London
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 May 1961, London
Occupation
Geneticist, immunologist, university teacher
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
University College London, Charterhouse School
Employers
King's College London
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; William B. Coley Award
Also known as
Peter Gorer, Peter Alfred Isaac Gorer, P. A. Gorer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Alfred Gorer?

English geneticist (1907-1961)

When was Peter Alfred Gorer born?

Peter Alfred Gorer was born on 14 April 1907 in London.

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Peter Alfred Gorer died on 11 May 1961 in London.

What was Peter Alfred Gorer's occupation?

Peter Alfred Gorer was a geneticist, immunologist and university teacher.

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Peter Alfred Gorer was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Alfred Gorer

· Wikidata: Q2073650

· DBpedia: Peter Alfred Gorer

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