Harvey Radin Colten (January 11, 1939 – May 24, 2007) was an American immunologist.[1]
Early life and education
editBorn in Houston, he received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from Western Reserve University (now Case Western Reserve University) in 1963.[2][3]
Career
editColten initially taught at George Washington University before moving to Harvard University as an assistant professor of pediatrics in 1970, eventually becoming a full professor in 1979.[2][3]
In 1986, Colten joined Washington University in St. Louis as a professor of pediatrics and molecular microbiology and also served as the chair of the pediatrics department.[2]
In 1991, Colten became the treasurer of the American Association of Immunologists where he served until 1997.[4]
From 1997 to 1999, he was the dean and vice president for medical affairs at Northwestern University.[2]
During the 1960s, Colten's research at the National Cancer Institute focused on complement proteins, crucial components of the immune system.[2] In the 1990s, while at Washington University, he led a team that identified the gene responsible for producing pulmonary surfactant protein B, vital for lung function.[2]
In 2002, Colten was appointed vice president and senior associate dean for translational research at Columbia University.[2]
Awards and recognition
edit- 1979: E. Mead Johnson Award for Pediatric Research from the Society for Pediatric Research[4]
References
edit- ^ https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140673607612197.pdf
- ^ a b c d e f g Pearce, Jeremy (2007-06-08). "Harvey R. Colten, 68, a Pediatric Immunologist, Is Dead". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ a b "Former Medical School Dean Harvey Colten Dies". News Center. 2007-05-01. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ a b "The American Association of Immunologists - Harvey R. Colten". www.aai.org. Retrieved 2024-07-05.