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Dr. Teruhisa Kazui is Bicuspid Aortic Foundation 2008 Distinguished Scientist |
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In Recognition of Pioneering Advancements in the Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Disease |
(Left to Right) Dr. Sharo Raissi, Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos, Dr. Teruhisa Kazui, Dr.
Randall Griepp Dr. Raissi, Dr. Kouchoukos, and Dr. Griepp all joined in honoring Dr. Kazui on May
11, 2008 |
Framing of the Award was generously donated to the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation by Ms. Lynn McVeigh, FASTFRAME, Santa Monica, California |
At a dinner in his honor on April 11, 2008, Dr. Teruhisa Kazui, Professor Emeritus
and Honorary Director, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan, graciously
accepted the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation.
This award recognizes Dr. Kazui's contributions over many years to the advancement of thoracic aortic surgery. His work on the most complex procedures in the chest, including surgery of the aortic arch, has pioneered a path for surgeons through out the world and positively touched the lives of patients every where. |
(l to r) Dr. Randall Griepp, Dr. Teruhisa Kazui, Dr. Sharo Raissi May 11, 2008 |