Jean Dausset

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Jean Dausset was a prominent French immunologist, celebrated for his groundbreaking work in the field of histocompatibility. His research was pivotal in understanding the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system, which plays a crucial role in the immune response. Dausset's discoveries not only advanced the scientific community's knowledge of transplant immunology but also laid the groundwork for significant advancements in organ transplant compatibility. His contributions earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1980, shared with two other scientists, for their work on the genetic structure of the immune response.