What Happened This Year 2001
People Who Died in 2001
Michael Woodruff
Surgeon and academic renowned for transplantation
Born
April 3rd, 1911 114 years ago
Died
2001 24 years ago — 90 years old
A pioneering surgeon and academic, contributed significantly to the field of organ transplantation. Helped develop the first successful kidney transplant in the United Kingdom. Served as professor of surgery at the University of Edinburgh and founded the Edinburgh Transplant Unit. Played a crucial role in advancing surgical techniques and education in transplantation. Authored numerous research papers on transplantation immunology and organ preservation.
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