Peter Medawar

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Peter Medawar

Biology

#162

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Evolutionary Biology

#384

Historical Rank

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• Biology

Peter Medawar's Degrees

• Bachelors Zoology University of Oxford
• PhD Zoology University of Oxford

Why Is Peter Medawar Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Sir Peter Brian Medawar was a Brazilian-British biologist and writer, whose works on graft rejection and the discovery of acquired immune tolerance have been fundamental to the medical practice of tissue and organ transplants. For his scientific works, he is regarded as the "father of transplantation". He is remembered for his wit both in person and in popular writings. Richard Dawkins referred to him as "the wittiest of all scientific writers"; Stephen Jay Gould as "the cleverest man I have ever known".

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Peter Medawar?

Peter Medawar is affiliated with the following schools:

• University College London
• University of Oxford
• University of Birmingham