Thomas Starzl
Thomas Starzl
Thomas Starzl (pronounced: Thom-as Star-zl; March 11, 1926 – March 4, 2017) was an American physician, researcher, and expert in the field of organ transplantation. He is often referred to as "the father of modern transplantation."
Etymology
The name "Thomas" is of Greek origin, derived from the Aramaic personal name תאומא /tɑʔwmɔʔ/, meaning "twin". The surname "Starzl" is of unknown origin.
Biography
Thomas Starzl was born in Le Mars, Iowa, and completed his medical and surgical training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Northwestern University Medical School. He performed the first human liver transplantation in 1963 and the first successful human liver transplant in 1967, both at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
Contributions to Medicine
Starzl's work in organ transplantation revolutionized the field of medicine. His research led to the development of immunosuppressive drugs for organ transplant patients and the refinement of surgical techniques used in transplantation. He also made significant contributions to the understanding of graft-versus-host disease.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thomas Starzl
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