Alexis Carrel
Surgeon and biologist, Nobel laureate
Born
June 28th, 1873
151 years ago
Died
November 5th, 1944
80 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to the fields of surgery and biology. Conducted pioneering work in vascular surgery and developed techniques for organ transplantation. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912 for contributions to surgical techniques and organ preservation. Worked extensively in tissue culture, laying foundational aspects for future biological research. Served as a professor at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, where further research into organ transplantation and surgical methods occurred.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912
Pioneered techniques in vascular surgery
Developed methods for organ preservation and transplantation
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