Laureate

Henry G. Kunkel

1916–1983 · United States · Male

Awards

  1. 1962

    Canada Gairdner International Award

    Biology

    In recognition of his contributions to the knowledge of medicine and especially for his serological, immunological and metabolic studies of protein molecules, which have increased the understanding of such diverse diseases as cirrhosis of the liver, multiple myeloma, arteriosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and disseminated lupus erythematosus.

  2. 1975

    Lasker Award — Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

    Biology

    For contributions to the creation of a new medical discipline, immunopathology.