Alexis Carrel

1873 - 1944

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Biography

Alexis Carrel was a French surgeon, biologist, and eugenicist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912 for his pioneering vascular suturing techniques. He made significant contributions to the field of organ transplantation and was known for his work on tissue cultures. Carrel's research also focused on cell biology, aging, and immortality, exploring the possibility of achieving indefinite cell life through meticulous techniques.