Canada Gairdner International Award
Canada Gairdner International Award 1977: Winners
Recipients
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Cyril A. Clarke
In recognition of his original and far-reaching contributions to the prevention of haemolytic disease of the newborn.
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Henry G. Friesen
In recognition of his contributions to the understanding of the biochemistry, physiology and pathophysiology of lactogenic hormones and, in particular, for the identification of human prolactin.
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Jean Dausset
For recognition of the effects of histocompatibility antigens in humans, and his continuing leadership in the application of this knowledge to such diverse fields as transplantation immunology and the study of genetically determined diseases.
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K. Frank Austen
For his contributions to our understanding of the factors involved in the initiation, amplification and control of the inflammatory response.
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Victor A. McKusick
In recognition of his many contributions to the development of the field of clinical genetics and his role in placing human genetics in the mainstream of clinical medicine.