Dr.
Ellen S. Vitetta
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Immunologist; Educator; Academic research agency administrator
Area
Biological Sciences
Specialty
Medical Sciences
Elected
2003
Professor of Microbiology. Discovered a biochemical technique to study surface molecules on
lymphocytes and characterized the B cell antigen-specific receptor and peptide differences between membrane and secreted IgM. Co-discoverer of an important cytokine, IL-4. Leader in antibody-based strategies to treat B cell lymphomas. Translated basic research findings into clinical applications.
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