Alan Burton

Alan C. Burton

Alan Burton
PhD
1904-1979
London, ON, Canada
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  • 1961 Winner

    Canada Gairdner International Award

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In recognition of his contributions to the knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and especially for his achievements in applying the basic laws of physics to the peripheral and pulmonary circulations, thus providing scientific explanation of the factors governing the collapse, the opening up, and the size of blood vessels which has also brought about an improved understanding of the behaviour of blood vessels in health and disease.

† 1904-1979