Jack Hirsh
Jack Hirsh · Science & Medicine
Hematologist, pioneer of anticoagulation therapy
1935, Melbourne, Australia
Australia · Canada (Hamilton, Ontario — McMaster University)
Jack Hirsh is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Hematologist, pioneer of anticoagulation therapy
Hirsh, an Australian-born Jewish physician who built his career in Canada, pioneered the modern clinical use of anticoagulants, establishing evidence-based dosing and monitoring for heparin and warfarin that made the prevention and treatment of thrombosis safe and routine. He received the Gairdner International Award in 2000.
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Hematologist, pioneer of anticoagulation therapy
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science
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