Family Spouse
Ellen Alwall
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q829641 · wikidata
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Nils Alwall
1904-10-07 – 1986-02-02
Life & Legacy
Nils Alwall (October 7, 1904 – February 2, 1986) was a Swedish professor at Lund University, Sweden. He was a pioneer in hemodialysis and the inventor of one of the first practical dialysis machines. Alwall pioneered the technique of ultrafiltration and introduced the principle of hemofiltration. Alwall is referred to as the "father of extracorporeal blood treatment."
Occupation & Career
inventor, university teacher, physician
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Lund University
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