Recalling My Mentor, My Friend—Adrian Kantrowitz: Pioneer in Mechanical Circulatory Assistance, Artificial Organs, and Transplantation
Yukihiko Nosé MD, PhD,
Yukihiko Nosé MD, PhD
Emeritus Editor-in-ChiefProfessor of Surgery
Director, The Center for Artificial Organ DevelopmentBaylor College of MedicineHouston, TX, USAE-mail: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorYukihiko Nosé MD, PhD,
Yukihiko Nosé MD, PhD
Emeritus Editor-in-ChiefProfessor of Surgery
Director, The Center for Artificial Organ DevelopmentBaylor College of MedicineHouston, TX, USAE-mail: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 23 February 2009

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