Recipients of the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize

Results

2013
Dr. Samuel E. Blum
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Russ

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2013
Citation:

For the development of laser ablative photodecomposition, enabling LASIK and PRK eye surgery.
Dr. Rangaswamy Srinivasan

President

UVTech Associates
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Russ

Year:

2013
Citation:

For the development of laser ablative photodecomposition, enabling LASIK and PRK eye surgery.
Dr. James J. Wynne
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Russ

Year:

2013
Citation:

For the development of laser ablative photodecomposition, enabling LASIK and PRK eye surgery.
2011
Dr. Leroy E. Hood
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Russ

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2011
Citation:

Automating DNA sequencing that revolutionized biomedicine and forensic science.
2009
Elmer L. Gaden
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Russ

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2009
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For pioneering the engineering and commercialization of biological systems for large-scale manufacturing of antibiotics and other drugs
2007
Dr. Yuan-Cheng "Bert" Fung
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Russ

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2007
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For the characterization and modeling of human tissue mechanics and function leading to prevention and mitigation of trauma.
2005
Dr. Leland C. Clark
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Russ

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2005
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For bioengineering membrane-based sensors in medical, food, and environmental applications.
2003
Dr. Willem J. Kolff
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Russ

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2003
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Pioneering work on artificial organs, beginning with the kidney, thus launching a new field that is benefiting the lives of millions.
2001
Earl E. Bakken
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Russ

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2001
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Independent development of the implantable cardiac pacemaker.
Wilson Greatbatch
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Russ

Year:

2001
Citation:

Independent development of the implantable cardiac pacemaker.

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