# Hilliard Seigler, M.D. and the origins of kidney transplantation and immunology at Duke

## TL;DR

This paper highlights Dr. Hilliard Seigler's key role in establishing kidney transplantation and immunology at Duke University.

## Contribution

It provides insights into Seigler's foundational work through interviews with him.

## Key findings

- Dr. Seigler made significant contributions to the Duke kidney transplantation program.
- His work spanned both surgical and immunological advancements.
- Interviews reveal his pivotal role in the field's development at Duke.

## Abstract

The contributions of Dr. Hilliard Seigler to the founding of the Duke kidney transplantation program were considerable in both surgery and immunology. Some of these highlights are summarized based upon interviews with Dr. Seigler by the authors.