Donald Pinkel | |
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| Born | Donald Paul Pinkel 7 September 1926 |
| Died | 9 March 2022 (aged 95) |
| Known for | Contributions to childhood cancer treatment |
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| Fields | Pediatric Hematology, Oncology |
Donald Paul Pinkel (September 7, 1926 – March 9, 2022) was an American physician who specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology. Pinkel made contributions to cures for several forms of childhood cancer, including leukemia.[1]
He was the first director of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, serving from 1962 to 1973.[1][2] He also authored or co-authored numerous books, chapters in books, and journal articles.[1] He received many awards and recognitions for his research work, including the Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research in 1972, the Kettering Prize for cancer research in 1986,[1] and the Pollin Prize for Pediatric Research in 2003.[3]
- ^ a b c d "Donald Pinkel". Retrieved March 14, 2009.
Dr. Donald Pinkel, pediatrician, has received numerous recognitions for his contributions to the cure of childhood leukaemia and other forms of pediatric cancer. These include international awards: the Lasker Award for Medical Research, the Kettering Prize for Cancer Research and the Pollin Prize for Pediatric Research.
- ^ "Stanford St. Jude Championship – 50 Memorable Moments at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital". Retrieved March 14, 2009.
Donald Pinkel, MD, is hired as the first medical director of St. Jude
- ^ "Four Physicians Honored for Their Historic Contributions to the Treatment of Pediatric Leukemia – New York Presbyterian Hospital". December 19, 2003. Archived from the original on July 28, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
The 2003 Pollin Prize, the sole international award for advances in children's health care, is awarded to Drs. Emil Frei, Emil J. Freireich, Donald Pinkel, and James F. Holland. An awards ceremony takes place today at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.