Beryl Benacerraf
American radiologist (1949–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beryl Rice Benacerraf (April 29, 1949 – October 1, 2022) was an American radiologist and professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology and radiology at Harvard Medical School. She was a pioneer in the use of prenatal ultrasound to diagnose fetal abnormalities, including Down syndrome. In 2021, she was recognized as a "Giant in Obstetrics and Gynecology" by the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Beryl Benacerraf | |
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Born | (1949-04-29)April 29, 1949 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 1, 2022(2022-10-01) (aged 73) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma mater | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Harvard Medical School |
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Fields | Medicine |
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