Gordon Ada

Gordon Ada is an Australian biochemist and immunologist known for his significant contributions to the field of immunology. He was born on June 6, 1922, and passed away on November 28, 2012. Ada's work has greatly influenced our understanding of the immune system and its response to viral infections.

Early Life and Education

Gordon Ada was born in Sydney, Australia. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Sydney in 1943. He then went on to earn his PhD in Biochemistry from the same university in 1948.

Career

After completing his PhD, Ada worked as a research biochemist at the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories in Melbourne. In 1952, he moved to the United States to work at the California Institute of Technology as a postdoctoral fellow.

In 1954, Ada returned to Australia and joined the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University (ANU). He served as the head of the Department of Microbiology from 1968 to 1987. During his tenure at ANU, Ada made significant contributions to the field of immunology, particularly in understanding the immune response to viral infections.

Research and Contributions

Ada's research focused on the immune response to viral infections. He was one of the first scientists to demonstrate that the immune system can recognize and respond to the chemical structure of viral proteins. This discovery has had a profound impact on the development of vaccines and antiviral therapies.

Ada also made significant contributions to our understanding of how the immune system responds to influenza viruses. His research has helped to inform the development of influenza vaccines and antiviral drugs.

Awards and Honours

Ada's contributions to the field of immunology have been recognized with numerous awards and honours. He was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 1967 and a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1977. In 2002, he was awarded the Centenary Medal for his service to Australian society and science in immunology.

See Also

• Immunology
• Viral Infections
• Vaccines
• Influenza

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