title: Evolution of the Kunkel phenotype.
abstract: The original Kunkel phenotype was that of an immunologist in pursuit of excellence with broad interests. The Kunkel Society members are perpetuating this legacy. Genetic factors and the environment determine the phenotype. Education has a major impact on the direction taken. Creativity and experience contribute to the process of developing new knowledge. Because of the decline in plasticity of the brain after age 30 years the process of education and research experience in your domain should begin sooner. One should define their talents at the earliest possible age and pursue them with passion to achieve the most success. Teaching is stimulant to the process of idea generation. Business professionals should be considered for administrative and management assistance. Networking in close physical proximity to improve communication may be the most efficient way of accelerating knowledge build-up.
authors.affiliation: rthoburn@ufl.edu
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thoburn
mesh_terms: D000486:Allergy and Immunology / Q000266:history; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards*; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005180:Faculty, Medical / Q000592:standards; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history; D014481:United States