E. Donnall Thomas

E. Donnall Thomas was an American physician and researcher who pioneered bone marrow transplantation, a technique used to treat various blood disorders, including leukemia and other cancers. In the 1950s, he developed methods to safely transplant healthy bone marrow into patients, which allows for the restoration of their immune systems. His groundbreaking work has saved countless lives and revolutionized treatments for blood cancers. For his significant contributions to medicine, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1990. Thomas's legacy continues to impact modern medical practices in oncology and hematology.