Infusion Progress
American pathologists Robert Langdell, Robert Wagner, and Kenneth Brinkhous develop intravenous infusions of factor VIII (8).
American pathologists Robert Langdell, Robert Wagner, and Kenneth Brinkhous develop intravenous infusions of factor VIII (8).
Dr. Kenneth Brinkhous is named as the first president of MASAC.
The first meeting of NHF's Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee (MASAC) is held.
Dr. Judith Graham Pool publishes her first research paper on hemophilia.
Chapters form in Rochester and Chicago.
The Henry family is featured in an article in McCall's magazine, drawing attention to their experience with hemophilia and that of other families.
Dr. Charles Drew, an innovator in modern blood transfusions and a leader in inspiring health equity efforts for African American patients and physicians, passes away suddenly in a car crash.
Development of the plastic bag revolutionizes blood collection.
NHF is deemed a charitable organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
The discovery of canine hemophilia, which allowed for controlled experimentation, led to great strides in both genetic and biochemical research toward the treatment and cure of hemophilia.