Award
Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
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Alexander S. Wiener
1907-03-16 – 1976-11-06
Life & Legacy
Alexander Solomon Wiener (March 16, 1907 – November 6, 1976) was an American biologist and physician, specializing in the fields of forensic medicine, serology, and immunogenetics. His work led to the discovery of the Rh factor in 1937, along with Karl Landsteiner, and subsequently to the development of exchange transfusion methods that saved the lives of infants with hemolytic disease of the newborn. He received a Lasker Award for his achievement in 1946.
Occupation & Career
immunologist, geneticist, hematologist, physician
Education
Cornell University; SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; Boys High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award; ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award; honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award · honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse · Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
Organizations & Memberships
German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Education & Institutions
Boys High School · Cornell University · SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Verified Legacy Record
Award
ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q706543 · wikidata
Award
honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q706543 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q706543 — wikidata View source
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