Gene Strandness
American physician, university professor and research scientist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Donald Eugene Strandness (September 22, 1928 ā January 7, 2002) was an American physician, university professor, and research scientist. Dr. Strandness, known as Gene, was influential in the development of Doppler ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in vascular medicine, and did research that established much of the clinical grading criteria in the field of vascular ultrasound.[1]
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Donald Eugene Strandness | |
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Born | (1928-09-22)September 22, 1928 |
Died | January 7, 2002(2002-01-07) (aged 73) |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | B.S., Pacific Lutheran University, 1950 M.D., University of Washington School of Medicine, 1954 |
Known for | Pioneered the field of vascular ultrasound |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine Vascular ltrasound |
Institutions | University of Washington Medical Center |
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Strandness was recognized as a pioneer in the field of vascular surgery, and as a "founding father" of the University of Washington School of Medicine and Medical Center.[2]