Don Mason (immunologist)
Don Mason | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1934 |
| Died | 13 January 2021 (aged 86–87) |
| Citizenship | British |
| Known for | Work on Regulatory T Cells |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford |
Donald W. Mason (1934 – 13 January 2021) was a British immunologist and professor of immunology in the MRC Cellular Immunology Unit at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology at the University of Oxford. Professor Mason is best known for his work on regulatory T cells and their role in preventing autoimmunity. His distinction was recognised by his election in 2017 to honorary life membership of the British Society for Immunology.