Philadelphia – Doctor Receives Award for Work with Hemophilia
December 13, 2013; Posted by: webleed staff
American Society of Hematology (ASH) announces winner of annual E. Donnall Thomas Prize.
At the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting that went on this past week, one award recipient stood out. Dr. Katherine A. High of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) was honored for her trailblazing scientific and clinical research in the bleeding disorder community, specifically in hemophilia.
“Dr. High is unquestionably a leader in gene therapy and has made remarkable, groundbreaking contributions to the field, demonstrating creativity, determination, and the ability to overcome numerous obstacles. Through her countless discoveries, Dr. High has transformed the notion of utilizing genetically engineered mechanisms for treatment of incurable inherited disorders from a distant vision to reality,” said ASH president Janis L. Abkowitz, M.D.
Congrats to Dr. High on her award and continued research and support in the hemophilia community!
To view the full release, click the EukeAlert link.
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