Giovanni B. Pontecorvo

Giovanni B. Pontecorvo was an Italian scientist known for his pioneering work in immunology and molecular biology. He significantly contributed to understanding how the immune system detects and fights cancer and viruses. His research helped develop techniques to study cellular responses, advancing cancer treatment and infectious disease research. Pontecorvo's work laid foundational knowledge for immunotherapy, a medical approach that boosts the body's own defenses against diseases, and he is recognized as a key figure in modern biomedical science.