John N. Whitaker
John N. Whitaker | |
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| Born | John Nicholas Whitaker November 13, 1940 |
| Died | August 29, 2001 (aged 60) |
| Alma mater | Hendrix College, University of Tennessee College of Medicine |
| Spouse | Elaine |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | neurology, immunology |
| Institutions | University of Alabama, Birmingham |
John Nicholas Whitaker (November 13, 1940 – August 29, 2001) was an American neurologist and immunologist dedicated to multiple sclerosis research. He was a pioneer in the field of neuroimmunology and contributed with the identification of myelin basic protein production in urine.