Alexander S. Wiener

(1907-1976)

American geneticist

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Alexander Solomon Wiener (March 16, 1907 – November 6, 1976), a lifelong resident of New York City, was recognized internationally for his contributions to medicine. He was a leader in the fields of forensic medicine, serology, and immunogenetics. His pioneer work led to discovery of the Rh factor in 1937, along with Dr. Karl Landsteiner, and subsequently to the development of exchange transfusion methods that saved the lives of countless infants with hemolytic disease of the newborn. He received a Lasker Award for his achievement in 1946.

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Born	Alexander Solomon Wiener 16 March 1907 New York City
Died	6 November 1976 (aged 69) New York City
Zodiac	Pisces
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