Herbert Folkman

Herbert Folkman was an American epidemiologist and clinician known for his pioneering work in transplant medicine and immunology. He contributed significantly to understanding how the immune system affects organ transplantation, helping to improve the success rates of transplant surgeries. Folkman also researched autoimmune diseases and the development of treatments that modulate immune responses, advancing both scientific knowledge and clinical practice. His work has had a lasting impact on medicine, particularly in improving patient outcomes after organ transplants.