Helen B. Taussig
American cardiologist (1898-1986)
Helen Brooke Taussig (May 24, 1898 – May 20, 1986) was an American cardiologist. Her work focused on pediatric cardiology. She is known for creating the lifesaving surgery that would make children born with Tetralogy of Fallot (the most common cause of blue baby syndrome) live longer. [1]
Helen Brooke Taussig | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 24, 1898 |
| Died | May 20, 1986 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Johns Hopkins School of Medicine |
| Known for | Founding figure of paediatric cardiology Role in banning of thalidomide |
| Awards | E. Mead Johnson Award (1947) Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award (1954) Presidential Medal of Freedom(1964) Elizabeth Blackwell Award (1970) John Howland Award (1971) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Cardiology |
References change
- ↑ Reynolds, Moira Davison (2004). American women scientists : 23 inspiring biographies, 1900-2000. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. ISBN 9780786421619.
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