Marian E. Koshland

American immunologist (1921–1997)

Marian Elliott "Bunny" Koshland (October 25, 1921 – October 28, 1997) was an American immunologist who discovered that the differences in amino acid composition of antibodies explain the efficiency and effectiveness with which they combat a huge range of foreign invaders.2

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Born Oct 25, 1921, died Oct 28, 1997.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • 1949University of Chicago Doctor of Philosophy3 4
  • Date not recordedVassar College Bachelor of Arts; bacteriology3 4

Career

Occupation: microbiologist, immunologist, molecular biologist.7

  • 1982 to 1983Chair, American Association of Immunologists6
  • Since 1965Worked at University of California, Berkeley4 5
  • Since 1945Worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory5
  • Date not recordedWorked at Brookhaven National Laboratory5

Personal life

  • BornOct 25, 1921, New Haven8
  • DiedOct 28, 1997, Berkeley9
  • CitizenshipUnited States10
  • SpouseDaniel E. Koshland, Jr. married 194511

Awards

  • 1995honorary doctorate12
  • 1989FASEB Excellence in Science Award12