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John Bellows Alsever

Born  1908
Died  1978-02-22

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American haematologist, born 1908; died February 22, 1978.

Biography of John Bellows Alsever

We thank Andre Trombeta and Robert Alsever for information submitted.

Bibliography

  • Elmer Louis DeGowin, Robert C. Hardin, and John B. Alsever:
    Blood Transfusion. Philadelphia : W. B. Saunders Co., 1949. 587 pages.

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