Thomas Starzl

Thomas Starzl
Starzl in 2005
Born
Thomas Earl Starzl

(1926-03-11)March 11, 1926
DiedMarch 4, 2017(2017-03-04) (aged 90)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBA, Westminster College, 1947
MD, Northwestern University, 1952
PhD, Northwestern University, 1952
Known forPerformed the first human liver transplant in 1963
Developed the clinical applications of cyclosporin
Contributed to the field of immunosuppression
Parents
Scientific career
FieldsTransplantation surgery,
Immunology
InstitutionsUniversity of Pittsburgh

Thomas Earl Starzl (March 11, 1926 – March 4, 2017) was an American physician, researcher, and expert on organ transplants. He performed the first human liver transplants, and has often been referred to as "the father of modern transplantation."[1] A documentary, entitled "Burden of Genius,"[2] covering the medical and scientific advances spearheaded by Starzl himself, was released to the public in 2017 in a series of screenings. Dr. Starzl also penned his autobiography, "The Puzzle People: Memoirs Of A Transplant Surgeon," which was published in 1992.

  1. ^ Cronin, Mike (2010-01-29). "Starzl, Tribune-Review reporters claim Carnegie Science Awards". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on 2010-01-30. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
  2. ^ "Burden of Genius". Burden of Genius. Retrieved 2020-05-24.

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