Richard Lockey

History of the Specialty of Allergy and Immunology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine: Firsthand Accounts of the Founding of the Division, Department of Internal Medicine, and Its Evolution Richard Lockey

The purpose of this historical narrative is to provide a description of the past- and present-day structure of allergy and immunology, faculty, fellows, researchers, and staff who have contributed their skills to provide vigor and to advance the academic, research, teaching, and clinical excellence of the specialty. The preeminent reputation of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Allergy and Immunology is a combined effort of all individuals who have previously or continue to work there. The Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine faculty and researchers have trained hundreds of physicians, graduates, post-graduates, and exchange visitors. They have also published thousands of scientific articles including abstracts, review and scientific articles, book chapters, and books as listed at "https: //health.usf.edu/medicine/internalmedicine/allergy". The Division's Annual Reports can also be reviewed at this site. Publications prior to listed Annual Reports can be obtained on PubMed at "https: //pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov". Information contained in this history is from a variety of different sources and recollections of individuals who have worked in Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine from 1972-1973 to the present.