Erik Stein Thorsby (July 13, 1938 – March 23, 2021) was a Norwegian physician and professor at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital. He carried out research in immunology, specializing in transplant immunology.[1][2]
Thorsby studied medicine at the University of Oslo and graduated in 1963.[3] In 1969, he earned his doctorate in medicine.[3]
Thorsby introduced tissue typing and transplant immunology as a field of study in Norwegian medicine, used for identifying tissue type–compatible donors and recipients in transplants.[1] He was also involved in launching Scandiatransplant, the Nordic cooperation organization for organ transplants. He worked at Ullevål University Hospital and Oslo University Hospital.[3] He established the Tissue Type Laboratory at Oslo University Hospital in 1970, which later became the Department of Transplant Immunology.[4] Thorsby was the head of the department from 1970 to 1998.[1] In 1983 he became a professor at the University of Oslo.[3] He was also the chief physician at the Department of Immunology,[3] where he was the head of department from 1998 to 2006.[1] From 1989 to 1990 he was dean of the University of Oslo Faculty of Medicine.[4] Thorsby became the president of the European Federation for Immunogenetics in 2002.[4]
Thorsby conducted extensive research in immunology, particularly on human leukocyte antigen molecules and transplant immunology. He studied the genetic origin of the indigenous people on Easter Island. A DNA study published in 2014 confirmed that the genetic background of the Rapa Nui people is mainly Polynesian, with 16% European elements and 8% from indigenous American peoples. The collection of genetic material from Native American peoples was dated to the period 1280–1495, long before the arrival of Europeans on the island in 1722.[5][6]
erik, thorsby, erik, stein, thorsby, july, 1938, march, 2021, norwegian, physician, professor, university, oslo, oslo, university, hospital, carried, research, immunology, specializing, transplant, immunology, born, 1938, july, 1938oslo, norwaydiedmarch, 2021,. Erik Stein Thorsby July 13 1938 March 23 2021 was a Norwegian physician and professor at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital He carried out research in immunology specializing in transplant immunology 1 2 Erik ThorsbyBorn 1938 07 13 July 13 1938Oslo NorwayDiedMarch 23 2021 2021 03 23 aged 82 Oslo NorwayOccupationPhysicianSpouseWenche Medboe divorced 1965 Contents 1 Career 2 Awards 3 References 4 External linksCareer EditThorsby studied medicine at the University of Oslo and graduated in 1963 3 In 1969 he earned his doctorate in medicine 3 Thorsby introduced tissue typing and transplant immunology as a field of study in Norwegian medicine used for identifying tissue type compatible donors and recipients in transplants 1 He was also involved in launching Scandiatransplant the Nordic cooperation organization for organ transplants He worked at Ulleval University Hospital and Oslo University Hospital 3 He established the Tissue Type Laboratory at Oslo University Hospital in 1970 which later became the Department of Transplant Immunology 4 Thorsby was the head of the department from 1970 to 1998 1 In 1983 he became a professor at the University of Oslo 3 He was also the chief physician at the Department of Immunology 3 where he was the head of department from 1998 to 2006 1 From 1989 to 1990 he was dean of the University of Oslo Faculty of Medicine 4 Thorsby became the president of the European Federation for Immunogenetics in 2002 4 Thorsby conducted extensive research in immunology particularly on human leukocyte antigen molecules and transplant immunology He studied the genetic origin of the indigenous people on Easter Island A DNA study published in 2014 confirmed that the genetic background of the Rapa Nui people is mainly Polynesian with 16 European elements and 8 from indigenous American peoples The collection of genetic material from Native American peoples was dated to the period 1280 1495 long before the arrival of Europeans on the island in 1722 5 6 Awards EditIn 2004 the king appointed Thorsby a commander of the Order of St Olav for his research efforts in transplant immunology 7 He received the Anders Jahre Medical Prize for junior researchers and the Norwegian Research Council s general science award for outstanding research 3 Thorsby was elected a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters in 1992 3 References Edit a b c d Skalevag Svein Atle 2021 Erik Thorsby Store norske leksikon in Norwegian Oslo Kunnskapsforlaget Retrieved November 7 2021 Erik Thorsby Minneord Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening May 25 2021 Retrieved November 7 2021 a b c d e f g Sildnes Borge March 25 2004 Kongelig utmerkelse Dagens Medisin 6 4 Archived from the original on 2014 12 14 Retrieved November 8 2021 a b c Nytt om navn St Olavs Orden til Thorsby Tidsskrift for den norske laegeforening 124 8 April 22 2004 Retrieved November 8 2021 Moreno Mayar J Victor Rasmussen Simon Seguin Orlando Andaine Rasmussen Morten Liang Mason Flam Siri Tennebo Lie Benedicte Alexandra Gilfillan Gregor Duncan Nielsen Rasmus Thorsby Erik Willerslev Eske Malaspinas Anna Sapfo 2014 Genome Wide Ancestry Patterns in Rapanui Suggest Pre European Admixture with Native Americans Current Biology 24 21 2518 2525 doi 10 1016 j cub 2014 09 057 PMID 25447991 S2CID 13439165 Retrieved November 9 2021 Tyler Smith Chris 2014 Human Genetics Pre Columbian Pacific Contact Current Biology 24 21 R1038 1040 doi 10 1016 j cub 2014 09 019 PMID 25517365 S2CID 15216482 Retrieved November 9 2021 20 03 2004 Thorsby Erik Tildelinger av ordener og medaljer Det norske kongehus Retrieved November 10 2021 External links EditPublications by Erik Thorsby at CRIStin Publications by Erik Thorsby at BIBSYS Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Erik Thorsby amp oldid 1133202530, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
