Willem J. Kolff

Awards

1. 1966

   Canada Gairdner International Award

   Biology

   In recognition of his early work on the development of an artificial kidney, which has in recent years contributed to the prolongation of life of many patients suffering from renal failure, and has made it practical to consider the use of kidney transplants. His work continues in an effort to develop other artificial organs.

2. 1986

   Japan Prize — Medical Technology

   Biology

   for research and development of artificial organs and their relevant technology.

3. 2002

   Lasker Award — Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

   Biology

   For the development of renal hemodialysis, which changed kidney failure from a fatal to a treatable disease, prolonging the useful lives of millions of patients.