Immunologist Margaret Baird, a trailblazer in science and empowerment

Immunol Cell Biol. 2023 Nov-Dec;101(10):906-910. doi: 10.1111/imcb.12694. Epub 2023 Sep 29.

Abstract

Emeritus Professor Margaret Baird forged a luminary career for her pioneering research investigating the role of dendritic cells in cancer and infectious diseases, as an inspirational lecturer at the University of Otago and a role model to many. In this article celebrating the 100-year anniversary of ICB, we discuss Margaret's career and life journey through the eyes of her family and coauthors, as we explore her many publications in ICB and beyond.

Keywords: Advocacy; Margaret Baird; dendritic cell; immunology; virus-like particle.