Richard K. Gershon
American university teacher
About Richard K. Gershon
Lived 1932 – 1983 (aged 50). Richard K. Gershon was an American university teacher, pathologist and immunologist.
Richard K. Gershon (24 December 1932 – 11 July 1983) was an American immunologist and pathologist, and professor at Yale School of Medicine.
Biography He graduated from Harvard University in 1954, and was noted for his work on tumor biology and viral hepatitis.
In 1980, he was made a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
At Yale, among others, he collaborated with Włodzimierz Ptak, who recalled Gershon as a true friend and one of the most intellectually related and valued people.
He died of lung cancer.
Awards Gairdner Foundation International Award (1983) William B. Coley Award (1983)
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Who was Richard K. Gershon?
American university teacher (1932-1983)
When was Richard K. Gershon born?
Richard K. Gershon was born on 24 December 1932 in New York City.
When did Richard K. Gershon die?
Richard K. Gershon died on 11 July 1983 in New Haven.
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Richard K. Gershon was a university teacher, pathologist and immunologist.
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Richard K. Gershon was American.
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