Cesar Milstein

1927 - 2002

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Biography

Cesar Milstein was an Argentine biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1984 for his pioneering work in the discovery of monoclonal antibodies. Born in 1927 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, Milstein studied and worked in both his home country and the United Kingdom. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential immunologists of the 20th century, known for his contributions to understanding the immune system and the development of monoclonal antibody technology.