Jonathan Sprent Explained

Jonathan Sprent
Nationality:Australian
Alma Mater:Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Doctoral Advisor:Jacques Miller
Fields:immunology
Workplaces:Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Known For:T cells
Awards:Taylor Prize

Professor Jonathan Sprent,, is an Australian immunologist. His research has focused on the formation and activation of T cell leukocytes, and methods to overcome T cell-mediated rejection of transplanted tissue.[1]

Awards

1995: J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine

1998: Fellow of the Royal Society[1]

2003: Errol Solomon Meyers Memorial Lecture

2006: Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science

2015: American Association of Immunologists Lifetime Achievement Award[2]

2017: National Academy of Sciences (Immunology)

He is an honorary member of the British Society for Immunology.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jonathan Sprent . Royal Society . 12 August 2015 . 14 August 2018.
  2. Web site: Professor Jonathan Sprent to receive AAI Lifetime Achievement Award . EurekAlert! . 21 January 2015 . 19 September 2018.
  3. Web site: Honorary members . British Society for Immunology . 9 October 2018.