StarzlTribute
Honoring Thomas E. Starzl
The Father of Transplantation
Dr. Thomas E. Starzl is known as the father of organ transplantation and a thinker who remains well ahead of his time. More than 40 years ago, he pioneered an entirely new field of medicine and, over the course of his career, turned an intriguing research concept into an accepted medical practice that has given, and continues to give, hope to thousands who previously had none.
This year, Dr. Starzl was awarded the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor. We can’t think of a finer way to recognize a career that has transformed the face of science and medicine.