Dr. Tak Mak

Dr. Tak Mak has earned international recognition for his success in isolating a molecular clone for the antigen receptor on T-lymphocytes. This discovery solved an enigma that had puzzled immunologists for two decades and opened avenues to the understanding of how the immune system rejects foreign cells, including those infected with viruses or transformed into malignancy. He has exploited his findings brilliantly with a series of papers delineating the molecular biology of normal lymphocytes and their malignant counterparts. His work has been acknowledged by Canadian and International awards. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field of molecular immunology.