Allan L. Drash
| Allan L. Drash |
| Born |
August 13, 1931(1931-08-13)
Clarksville, TN |
| Died |
August 3, 2009(2009-08-03) (aged 77)
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Alma mater |
Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia School of Medicine |
| Occupation |
pediatric endocrinologist |
| Employer |
University of Pittsburgh |
Allan Drash was a pediatric endocrinologist and former president of the American Diabetes Association and was the second president of ISGD (now the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes for two terms from 1981-1984-1987. He was one of the original describers of the Denys-Drash syndrome.[1]
Publications
- Drash, Allan (1987). Clinical care of the diabetic child. Chicago: Year Book Medical Publishers. ISBN 0815129041 9780815129042. OCLC 15017509.
Honors and awards
- 2006 ISPAD Prize of Achievement
Legacy
- Allan Drash Fellowship. Starting in 2006, International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes has been awarding an annual 6 week clinical fellowship for applicants below 45 years in his name.
References
| Persondata |
| Name |
Drash, Allan |
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| Date of birth |
13 August 1931 |
| Place of birth |
Clarksville, TN |
| Date of death |
3 August 2009 |
| Place of death |
Pittsburgh, PA |