Peter Medawar (Nobel Laureate)

Peter Medawar was a British scientist renowned for his pioneering work in immunology, particularly in understanding how the immune system differentiates between self and foreign tissue. His research helped explain why organ transplants sometimes succeed or fail. Medawar's insights laid the foundation for modern transplant medicine and tissue compatibility. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1960, along with Frank Macfarlane Burnet, recognizing their contributions to understanding acquired immunity and immune tolerance. His work significantly advanced medical science, leading to improved transplant survival rates and broader applications in immunology.