On the intersections of basic and applied research in xenotransplantation.

摘要: Dalmasso AP. On the intersections of basic and applied research in xenotransplantation. Xenotransplantation 2012; 19: 137–143. © 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Abstract:  I am very grateful to Council members International Association for this Honorary Membership. In accepting prestigious award, pay tribute my mentors Antonio Oriol i Anguera, Carlos Martinez, Robert A. Good, Hans Muller-Eberhard their guidance friendship as was beginning travels biomedical research. also thank many gifted collaborators, students, technical personnel, well agencies taxpayers, who funded our made scientific contributions possible. Here briefly mention some these contributions, including early work on immunobiology thymus, short incursion immunology Chagas disease, what have been dominant themes career: mechanisms complement injury, role pathophysiology, induction cytoprotection vascular endothelium. emphasize related understanding overcoming xenograft a that has personally rewarding. Now it is exciting see field xenotransplantation moving forward vigorously, time great optimism suggesting potential clinical applications will come fruition near future.