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Why is Gustav Nossal famous?
Sir Gustav Victor Joseph Nossal AC CBE FRS FAA (born 4 June 1931) is an Austrian-born Australian research biologist. He is famous for his contributions to the fields of antibody formation and immunological tolerance.
When did Gustav Nossal arrive in Australia?
1939
Sir Gustav was born in Austria and moved to Australia as a child in 1939.
Where did Gustav Nossal go to school?
University of Melbourne
The University of SydneySt Aloysius’ College
Gustav Nossal/Education
Where was Gustav Nossal born?
Bad Ischl, Austria
Gustav Nossal/Place of birth
What did Sir Gustav Nossal discover?
As he describes it, he discovered that one cell of the human body always manufactures only one antibody. And that led to the discovery of monoclonal antibodies, now widely used in research and treatment of diseases.
Where did Gustav Nossal do most of his work?
Completing his studies, he took up a job in Sydney at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital but did not continue in the same for long and in 1957, he moved to Melbourne, where he started working with Macfarlane Burnet in medical science at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.
How old was Nossal when he moved to Australia?
A pioneering researcher, his accomplishments in the field of antibody formation and immunological tolerance are world-renowned. Born in Austria with a Jewish ancestry but baptized as a Roman Catholic, he moved to Australia with his family when he was barely eight years old. Since young, Nossal aimed to become a doctor and researcher.
When was Sir Gustav Nossal interviewed by Max Blythe?
Interviewed by Dr Max Blythe in 1998. An earlier interview with Sir Gustav Nossal was conducted by Dr Max Blythe in 1987. Whither the Australian Academy of Science? Gus, 11 years and 24 days ago we met in Melbourne for our first interview.
When did Gustav Nossal win the Albert Einstein gold medal?
For his service in the field of research, medicine and science, he was bestowed with the prestigious honor of Companion of the Order of Australia in 1989. In 1990, he was conferred with the highly-esteemed Albert Einstein World Award of Science. In the year 1996, he won the Koch Gold Medal.