Josef Warkany Explained

Josef Warkany (1902–1992) was a Jewish Austrian American pediatrician known as the "father of teratology".[1]

Early life

Warkany was born in Vienna and this is where he completed his medical studies. By 1932, he had published over 23 articles, before moving to Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 5, 1932, where he remained for the rest of his life.

Career

Two genetic syndromes are named for him: Warkany syndrome 1 and Warkany syndrome 2 is named after him. He received the John Howland Award from the American Pediatric Society (APS), the society's highest honor.

Death

He died at the age of 90 in 1992 at Scarlet Oaks Retirement Community in Clifton, Ohio, near the city of Cincinnati.[2]

Awards

Warkany received many awards in his lifetime for his work, including:

References

  1. Willhite C . Josef Warkany . Toxicol. Sci. . 58 . 2 . 220–1 . 2000 . 11099634 . 10.1093/toxsci/58.2.220. free .
  2. Web site: Lambert . Bruce . 1992-06-25 . Dr. Josef Warkany, 90, Pioneer In Study of Prenatal Health, Dies . 2024-09-10 . The New York Times.

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