Dr. Gustavo Bounous M.D.
Discoverer of Immunocal
Educated at the University of Turin and the University of Genoa in his
native Italy, Gustavo Bounous’ distinguished career in medical research
began as a Research Fellow in surgery at the Indiana Medical Center,
Indianapolis. In 1963, he moved to Canada and commenced an
academic career that led him to become Professor of Surgery, firstly at
the University of Sherbrooke (1973-1985), then at McGill University
(1985-1993).
Dr. Bounous was awarded the 1965 medal of the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He pioneered the use of elemental
diets in the prophylaxis and treatment of intestinal lesions associated with
shock, intestinal ischemia, radiation, cancer chemotherapy and Crohn’s
disease.
In 1968, he was named Career Investigator of the Medical Research
Council, an award that was reconfirmed until 1993, the year of his
retirement from McGill University. In 1978, Dr. Bounous initiated a
novel research program
to search for a dietary protein source that would boost the immune
system, in conjunction with a colleague from the McGill University
Faculty of Medicine. Studies led to the discovery of an undenatured
serum milk concentrate that sustains normal glutathione levels and
promotes immune enhancing activity. Subsequent identification of the
active ingredients present in this protein mixture, brought on in 1993, the
production of a high-quality bioactive material given the name and
trademark Immunocal.
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