Susan Zolla-Pazner
Susan Zolla-Pazner (pronunciation: soo-zan zoh-la paz-ner) is a prominent immunologist and research scientist known for her significant contributions to the field of HIV/AIDS research.
Etymology
The name "Susan" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "lily" or "rose". "Zolla" is an Italian surname, and "Pazner" is of Eastern European origin.
Career
Zolla-Pazner began her career as a research associate at the New York University School of Medicine, where she later became a professor in the Department of Pathology. She has also held positions at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New York City.
Her research primarily focuses on the immune response to HIV, specifically the production of antibodies that can neutralize the virus. She has made significant contributions to the development of an HIV vaccine, and her work has been instrumental in understanding the complex interactions between the virus and the human immune system.
Related Terms
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- HIV/AIDS: A spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Research Scientist: A person who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest.
- Antibodies: A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.
- HIV Vaccine: A vaccine that is designed to protect against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Susan Zolla-Pazner
- Wikipedia's article - Susan Zolla-Pazner
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