Alick Isaacs Laboratory Notebooks

Collection

Identifier: MS C 336

Abstract

Contains Dr. Isaacs laboratory notebooks, thesis, and reprints on research-related topics.

Dates

Creation: 1938-1965

Extent

1.26 Linear Feet ( boxes)

Creator

Isaacs, Alick, 1921-1967 (Person)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

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Biographical Note

Alick Isaacs was educated at Glasgow University and at Australia's Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. In 1947 Dr. Isaacs began studying how the body combats various strains of influenza. He joined the World Influenza Centre in London in 1951. There, with a team of researchers - notably Jean Lindemann, Isaacs discovered interferon in 1957. Interferon is a natural defense protein released by a cell to combat a viral infection. Dr. Isaacs was named director of the World Influenza Centre in 1961.

Collection Summary

Collection contains 32 notebooks: includes 7 volumes of experiments (1948-50), 19 volumes of "Interference experiments" (1950-65), other notebooks, thesis for the degree of medicine, and reprints.