Arthur J. Ammann
American pediatric immunologist (1936–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arthur J. Ammann (August 12, 1936 – August 15, 2021) was an American pediatric immunologist and advocate known for his research on HIV transmission, discovering in utero transmission and the risk of contaminated transfusions and blood products,[1] and his role in the development of the first successful vaccine to prevent pneumococcal infection in 1977. He founded Global Strategies for HIV Prevention and was Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the UCSF Medical Center.[2]
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Arthur J. Ammann | |
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Born | (1936-08-12)August 12, 1936 Brooklyn, New York City, United States |
Died | August 15, 2021(2021-08-15) (aged 85) San Rafael, California, United States |
Alma mater | Wheaton College (BS) New Jersey Medical School (MD) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Pediatric immunology |
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