Abul K. Abbas

Abul K. Abbas (pronounced: ah-bool k. ah-bahs) is a renowned pathologist and author, best known for his contributions to the field of immunology.

Etymology

The name "Abul" is of Arabic origin, meaning "father of". The middle initial "K." is an abbreviation of his middle name, which is not widely known. "Abbas" is also of Arabic origin, meaning "lion".

Career

Abul K. Abbas is currently a Distinguished Professor in Pathology and a member of the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He has made significant contributions to the understanding of immune response and autoimmunity, and his research focuses on the functional and molecular mechanisms of T lymphocyte activation.

Publications

Abbas is the co-author of two widely used textbooks in the field of immunology: "Cellular and Molecular Immunology" and "Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System". These textbooks are used by students and professionals worldwide to understand the complex mechanisms of the immune system.

Awards and Recognition

Abul K. Abbas has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of immunology, including the American Association of Immunologists Lifetime Achievement Award and the UCSF Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award.

Related Terms

• Pathology
• Immunology
• Immune response
• Autoimmunity
• T lymphocyte

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Abul K. Abbas
• Wikipedia's article - Abul K. Abbas

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