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Robin Coombs

Immunologist (1921-2006) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 85

Robert Royston Amos Coombs was a British immunologist, co-discoverer of the Coombs test (1945) used for detecting antibodies in various clinical scenarios, such as Rh disease and blood transfusion.

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Awards

Canada Gairdner International Award1965
Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2006 · aged 85