Frank Macfarlane Burnet
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Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet (3 September 1899 – 31 August 1985), 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. Burnet received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Melbourne in 1924, and his PhD from the University of London in 1928. He went on to conduct pioneering research in microbiology a
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Nobel Laureate Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet speaks to ABC News in 1964 about the dangers of smoking. - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
WEHI History: 1944 Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet Becomes Director | WEHI - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
WEHI History: 1957 Burnet's Theory Revolutionizes Immunology - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
WEHI History: 1962 Mackay and Burnet's Autoimmunity Theory | WEHI - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
WEHI History: 1923 Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet Begins Research Career | WEHI - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
WEHI History: 1934 Burnet's Virus-Growth Refinement - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Burnet switches the institute’s research focus from viruses to the immune system. - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
1932 - A Sunday ritual for Burnet’s children - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
WEHI History: 1936 Burnet Pioneers Influenza Growth in Chick Eggs | WEHI - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
1965 - Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet retires after 21 years as director of the institute. - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
WEHI History: 1951 Burnet Proves Myxomatosis Safety | WEHI - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
WEHI History: 1985 Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet Passes Away | WEHI - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
WEHI History: 1960 Burnet Wins Nobel Prize for Immunological Discovery | WEHI - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet, the first Australian of the Year, and how the award came to be - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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