Description: (Immunologist)
Rupert E. Billingham, a British biologist, made significant contributions to reproductive immunology and organ transplantation research. His groundbreaking studies on graft rejection mechanisms and immune tolerance, conducted in collaboration with Peter Medawar, have had a lasting impact on the field. Billingham's research on skin grafts in guinea pigs provided valuable insights into cell migration and pigment spread. After relocating to the United States, he held positions at prestigious institutions such as the Wistar Institute, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Billingham's work remains influential in the field of biology.