Ronald Finn
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Ronald Finn, (12 June 1930 - 21 May 2004) was an English Jew born in Liverpool, England. His research work contributed to advancing knowledge on the Rhesus factor. He died of cancer of the stomach.
[edit] Career and awards
1954 - Qualified as a medical doctor from Liverpool University.
1958 - MRCP
1961 - Appointed consultant in kidney disease at a Liverpool hospital.
1980 - Finn together with Cyril Clarke, John Gorman, Vincent Freda, and William Pollack won an Albert Lasker Award for work on Rhesus blood groups, the role of anti-RhD antibodies in the causation of Rh disease, and the prevention of Rh disease with anti-D antibodies.
1997 - Retired from clinical work.
2000 - Appointed visiting professor in immunology at Liverpool University.
[edit] References from external websites
- 1980 Lasker award for clinical advances in Rh disease
- Obituary on BMJ website - includes a photograph
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