Jacques Genest

MD FRCS(C)

1919-2018

Montreal, QC, Canada

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In recognition of his distinguished contributions to the knowledge of vascular physiology and, in particular, for his studies of the mechanism of hypertension, and especially for his demonstration that the increased secretion of aldosterone observed in many patients suffering from this disorder is stimulated by angiotensin.

† 1919-2018

Jacques Genest

Canada Gairdner International Award