Henry Friesen

Henry George Friesen (born July 31, 1934 in Morden , Manitoba ) is a Canadian endocrinologist , doctor, innovator and a professor at the University of Manitoba . He discovered the human pituitary hormone prolactin .

Life

Henry Friesen studied at the University of Manitoba and began doing research in endocrinology at the New England Medical Center in Boston after graduating from Manitoba . After a year at Tufts University School of Medicine , Friesen worked at McGill University from 1965 to 1973 . He then returned to Manitoba, where he became Professor of Physiology at the University of Manitoba . It was there that Henry Friesen discovered the hormone prolactin in humans and became known for researching the role of this hormone in health and disease: Friesen recognized prolactin disorders as one of the main causes of infertility . In collaboration with others, he worked on new therapies and treatments for tens of thousands of women against infertility.

Friesen published more than 400 works and supervised more than 80 postdocs. From 1991 to 1999, Friesen was the seventh President of the Medical Research Council of Canada . Through his speeches he was able to support the research financially. Friesen was also able to establish connections with research institutions. He has received numerous awards for his work and was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 2001.

Honors

Friesen has received numerous honors and awards for his achievements. Below is a list of significant honors and awards:

1977: Received the Gairdner Foundation International Award
1978: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
1987: Officer of the Order of Canada (promoted to Companion in 2001)
1987: Fred Conrad Koch Award
1993: Member of the National Academy of Sciences
2001: Induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
2001: Received the Gairdner Foundation Wightman Award
2004: Awarded the Order of Manitoba
2006: Honored with the Canadian Medical Association

Web links

Biography of Henry Friesen from the University of Manitoba (English)

Individual evidence

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personal data
SURNAME	Friesen, Henry
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Friesen, Henry George
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Canadian endocrinologist
DATE OF BIRTH	July 31, 1934
PLACE OF BIRTH	Morden (Manitoba)

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