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Macfarlane Burnet

Australian virologist (1899-1985)

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Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet, usually known as Macfarlane or Mac Burnet, was an Australian virologist known for his contributions to immunology. He won a Nobel Prize in 1960 for predicting acquired immune tolerance. He also developed the theory of clonal selection.

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Born
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Place of birth
Traralgon wd
Died
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Place of death
Melbourne wd
Citizenship
Australia wd
Occupation
immunologist, virologist, physician, chemist, researcher wd
Education
University of Melbourne, University of London wd

Awards wd

  • Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research (1952)
  • Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1969)
  • Copley Medal (1959)
  • Royal Medal (1947)
  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1960)
  • Emil-von-Behring-Prize (1952)
  • Australian of the Year (1960)
  • James Cook Medal (1954)
  • Mueller Medal (1962)
  • Order of Merit (1958)
  • Order of the Rising Sun (1961)
  • Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (1953)
  • Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (1977)
  • Knight Bachelor (1951)
  • Croonian Medal and Lecture (1950)

Questions

When was Macfarlane Burnet born?
Macfarlane Burnet was born on 3 September 1899 in Traralgon.
Where did Macfarlane Burnet study?
Macfarlane Burnet was educated at University of Melbourne, University of London.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Macfarlane Burnet · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q193550 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Frank Macfarlane Burnet.jpg by Faingold, Denver (PDM-owner)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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