Henry Sherwood Lawrence
Dr. Henry Sherwood Lawrence (September 22, 1916 – April 5, 2004) was an American immunologist best known for his discovery of transfer factors in 1949. [1] He is also known for being one of founders of the new branch of biology that explores the function of lymphocytes. [2] Lawrence was the head of the department of infectious diseases and immunology at New York University,[2] co-director of medical services at Bellevue and New York University Hospitals,[2] a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[1][2] director of New York University's cancer center,[1][2] the founding editor of the journal Cellular Immunology,[2] director of New York University's AIDS research center.[1][2] The New York Times called Lawrence "a pioneering immunologist", "an expert in infectious diseases" and said that "his research generated other advances in immunology".[2] The National Academy of Sciences called him "a distinguished physician, a master teacher, and a pioneer in research on cell-mediated immunity".[1]
Notable awards and distinctions
- the von Pirquet Gold Medal for Scientific Advancement in Immunology from the Forum on Allergy
- the New York Academy of Medicine Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Science
- the American College of Physicians Award for Outstanding Contributions to Science
- the Lila Gruber Award for Cancer Research from the American Academy of Dermatology
- the Distinguished Teacher’s Award from the New York University School of Medicine
Chronology
- 1916: born in Astoria, Queens, New York City on May 22
- 1938: graduated from New York University
- 1943: M.D., New York University
- 1949: joins the medical faculty of New York University
- 1959–2000: head of infectious diseases and immunology, New York University
- 1964–2000: co-director of medical services at Bellevue and New York University Hospitals
- 1979: named the Jeffrey Bergstein Professor of Medicine at New York University
- 2000: retires