Ernst H. Beutner
German-born microbiologist
Ernst H. Beutner (August 27, 1923 – June 10, 2013) was a German-born microbiologist who discovered the role of autoimmunity in pemphigus and pemphigoid using self-designed immunofluorescent methods. For this achievement, he is often regarded as the "Founder of Immunodermatology". He was the author or co-author of over 10 papers, which were each cited over 100 times.
Personal life
In 1923, Beutner immigrated to the United States at 8 weeks old with his parents, Hermine Aye and Dr. Reinhard Beutner. He married V. Gloria Parks in 1949. He received his PhD in microbiology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1951. He was board certified by the American Board of Medical Microbiology, the American Board of Medical Laboratory, and the American Board of Bioanalysis in 1975, 1979, and 1983, respectively. He died on June 10, 2013.
Scientific career
Upon graduation he took positions at the Brooke Hospital and Harvard Dental School.
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