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Michael Woodruff
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English surgeon and biologist; transplantation and cancer researcher (1911-2001)
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Michael Woodruff was a British surgeon specializing in transplantation. Born in Mill Hill in 1911, he was educated at the University of Melbourne. His professional career included positions at the University of Otago, the University of Aberdeen, and the University of Edinburgh. He spoke English.
Woodruff was a member of the Royal Society and was recognized in its collection. He received several awards, including the Lister Medal and the title of Knight Bachelor. He was also made a Fellow of the Royal Society. He died in Edinburgh in 2001.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Michael
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Mill Hill
- Place of death
- Edinburgh
- Occupation
- surgeon
- Employer
- University of Edinburgh
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Field of work
- transplantation
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- Commons category
- Michael Woodruff
- date of birth
- 1911-04-03
- date of death
- 2001-03-10
- member of
- Royal Society
- Commons gallery
- Michael Woodruff
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