Gideon Koren
Gideon Koren
Gideon Koren (pronunciation: /ˈɡɪdiən ˈkɔːrɛn/) is a renowned pediatrician and toxicologist known for his significant contributions to the field of medicine.
Etymology
The name Gideon is of Hebrew origin, meaning "feller" or "hewer," while Koren is a common surname in Israel, derived from the Hebrew word for "beam of light."
Career
Gideon Koren is a professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine. He is also the founder of the Motherisk Program, a unique program that provides information about the safety or risk to the developing fetus from exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and environmental factors.
Related Terms
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.
- Motherisk Program: A program that provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk of drugs, chemicals and disease during pregnancy and lactation.
- University of Toronto: A public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gideon Koren
- Wikipedia's article - Gideon Koren
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