Description: (American Immunologist Who Discovered Cell Mediated Immunology)
Merrill W. Chase made significant contributions to immunology through his pioneering research on cell-mediated immunology. Working with Dr. Karl Landsteiner, Chase highlighted the importance of white blood cells in the immune system, moving away from a sole focus on antibodies. His work paved the way for new insights into B cells, T cells, and other functions of white blood cells. Chase's research was instrumental in the establishment of an independent Immunology laboratory at Rockefeller University, reflecting his peers' growing appreciation of the complexities of the immune system.