Who referred to Landsteiner as the "father of transfusion medicine"?
The Red Cross
The Nobel Committee
Historians
The Rockefeller Institute
Answer
Historians have bestowed upon Karl Landsteiner the title of "father of transfusion medicine" in recognition of his pioneering work in the study of blood groups and immune reactions in blood transfusions. His groundbreaking research laid the foundation for safe and effective blood transfusions, ultimately saving countless lives and revolutionizing the field of medicine.
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