JamesP. Allison, American immunologist who contributed to the discovery of mechanisms underlying T-cell activation and who was a pioneer in the development of immune checkpoint therapy for cancer.
James Patrick Allison (born August 7, 1948) [4 ] is an American immunologist and Nobel laureate who holds the position of professor and chair of immunology and executive director of immunotherapy platform at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in…
In 1994–1995, Allison studied a known protein that functions as a brake on the immune system. He realized the potential of releasing the brake and thereby unleashing our immune cells to attack tumors.
James Allison je technickým ředitelem týmu Mercedes ve formuli 1. Během kariéry působil v Benettonu, Ferrari, Renaultu, Lotusu a Mercedesu. Stojí za úspěchy Michaela Schumachera či Fernanda Alonsa.
Edward Lawrie Tatum (14. prosince 1909 – 5. listopadu 1975) byl americký biochemik a genetik, nositel Nobelovy ceny za fyziologii a lékařství za rok 1958.