Biography · French immunologist

Jean Dausset

1916 · 2009

Years lived
92
Photos
25
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Born

October 19, 1916

Toulouse, France

Died

June 6, 2009

Palma, Spain

Known for

French immunologist

Jean Dausset (1916–2009) was France best known for French immunologist.

Jean-Baptiste-Gabriel-Joachim Dausset (1916 – 2009) was a French immunologist and physician. He received the Nobel Prize in 1980 for his discovery of the human leucocyte antigen (HLA) system, crucial for understanding immune responses and organ transplantation. Dausset also founded the Human Polymorphism Study Center (CEPH) to advance human genome mapping.

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  • When did Jean Dausset die?

    Jean Dausset died on June 6, 2009 in Palma, Spain, at the age of 92.

  • Where was Jean Dausset born?

    Jean Dausset was born in Toulouse, France on October 19, 1916.

  • What is Jean Dausset best known for?

    Jean Dausset is best known for French immunologist.

  • How old was Jean Dausset when they died?

    Jean Dausset was 92 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was Jean Dausset?

    Jean Dausset was from France.

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