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| Dr. Kenneth G. Mann, Henri Chaigneau Award winner |
The French Association of Hemophilia (AFH) selected Dr. Kenneth G. Mann for the 18th Henri Chaigneau Award.
Dr. Mann is professor of biochemistry and medicine at the University of Vermont, U.S.A. He was recognized by the AFH for studies aimed at understanding the fundamental process of hemostasis and contributions to new
technologies for hemophilia therapies.
Dr. Mann’s work has resulted in key discoveries regarding coagulation and he has several research patents in his name. He has committed more than four decades of his life to the field of hemostasis and is an energetic volunteer with various medical organizations.
The Henri Chaigneau Award recognizes scientific research that improves knowledge about the pathology, treatment, or prevention of bleeding disorders. Henri Chaigneau was the founder of the French Hemophilia Society in 1955 and a vice-president of the WFH for many years. The award was created in 1972 by the AFH and the Foundation for Medical Research.
Last Updated October 2010 |
