Alexis Carrel
1873
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1944
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: France
languages spoken, written or signed: French
educated at: University of Lyon, Saint-Marc Lycée
occupation: biologist, surgeon, physiologist, sociologist
award received: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Commander of the Order of Leopold, Bordin Prize, Commander of the Legion of Honour
position held: regent
Alexis Carrel (French: [alɛksi kaʁɛl]; 28 June 1873 – 5 November 1944) was a French surgeon and biologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912 for pioneering vascular suturing techniques. He invented the first perfusion pump with Charles Lindbergh opening the way to organ transplantation. Carrel was also a pioneer in transplantology and thoracic surgery. He is known for his leading role in implementing eugenic policies in Vichy France. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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