Dr. Paul Terasaki

Dr. Paul Terasaki was a pioneering American scientist and physician known for advancing organ transplant techniques, especially kidney transplants. He developed the tissue matching test called the Panel Reactive Antibody (PRA), which helps predict and improve transplant success by identifying compatible donors and recipients. His work significantly increased the survival rates of transplant patients and transformed transplant medicine, making it possible for more people to receive life-saving organs. Terasaki’s contributions are considered foundational in the field, helping to save countless lives through improved matching and transplant procedures.