Alick Isaacs
Encyclopedia
Alick Isaacs was a British virologist. He is best remembered for his work on interferon
, having been Head of the Laboratory for Research on Interferon, National Institute for Medical Research
, 1964–7.
Isaaks was born to Jewish parents in Glasgow
.
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society
in 1966, shortly before his death.
Interferon
Interferons are proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens—such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites—or tumor cells. They allow communication between cells to trigger the protective defenses of the immune system that eradicate pathogens or tumors.IFNs belong to...
, having been Head of the Laboratory for Research on Interferon, National Institute for Medical Research
National Institute for Medical Research
The National Institute for Medical Research, commonly abbreviated to NIMR, is a medical research facility situated in Mill Hill, on the outskirts of London, England. It is mainly funded by the Medical Research Council, or MRC, and is its largest establishment and the only one designated as an...
, 1964–7.
Isaaks was born to Jewish parents in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
.
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, known simply as the Royal Society, is a learned society for science, and is possibly the oldest such society in existence. Founded in November 1660, it was granted a Royal Charter by King Charles II as the "Royal Society of London"...
in 1966, shortly before his death.
External links
- Alick Isaacs, Hutchinson EncyclopediaHutchinson EncyclopediaThe Hutchinson Encyclopedia is an English-language general encyclopedia. It is a single volume designed for use in the home, libraries and schools. It attempts to be readable by reducing the use of technical language...