Helen B. Taussig

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(1898-05-24)May 24, 1898
DiedMay 20, 1986(1986-05-20) (aged 87)
NationalityUnited States
Alma materJohns Hopkins School of Medicine
Known forFounding figure of paediatric cardiology

Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt

Role in banning of thalidomide
AwardsE. 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
FieldsCardiology

References

  1. Reynolds, Moira Davison (2004). American women scientists : 23 inspiring biographies, 1900-2000. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. ISBN 9780786421619.