“I saw this big door that said ‘Robert A. Good Pediatric Infectious Disease Laboratory’ and I thought, ’this belongs in a museum”
~ Tucker LeBien, PhD, Director of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and Associate Vice President for Research in the Academic Health Center
“Every day, students walk by that thing and I hope that some of them think ‘maybe I could be next Robert Good and achieve great things like that"
~ Marc Jenkins, PhD, Director of the Center for Immunology and Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology
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Robert A. Good, RelX
Dr. Robert Good is widely recognized as the "father of modern immunology" due to his pioneering work in the field of bone marrow transplantation research. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made numerous significant contributions to the field of medicine and has left a lasting impact.
“I suggested we move it over here to the Center of Immunology, and then use it as part of the entryway in our space; and since it is literally a door, we can call it the ‘Door to Discovery.’ We could put Robert’s picture on it and then permanently preserve this piece of history”
~ Marc Jenkins, PhD, Director of the Center for Immunology and Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Dr. Good held numerous prominent positions, including Chief Scientist and President of the Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research and Professor at Cornell University Medical College. He was at the forefront of cellular engineering and laid the foundation for transplanting healthy bone marrow, a revolutionary approach to treating various medical conditions.
One of Dr. Good's most notable achievements was leading a team that successfully corrected a fatal condition in a 5-month-old infant through a bone marrow transplant from the infant's older sister. This landmark medical breakthrough further solidified Dr. Good's reputation as a leading expert in the field of immunology and demonstrated the power of his innovative techniques.