About Carl Goresky
Lived 1932 – 1996 (aged 63). Carl Goresky was a Canadian physician and professor of medicine.
Carl Arthur Goresky, OC (August 25, 1932 – March 21, 1996) was a Canadian physician and scientist at the Montreal General Hospital. His theoretical treatment of the transport of substances through intact organs, which formed the basis of his PhD thesis, led the basis for the understanding of events within the microvasculature.
In November 1995, Goresky was inducted into the Order of Canada as Officer.
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Who was Carl Goresky?
Canadian physician
When was Carl Goresky born?
Carl Goresky was born on 25 August 1932.
When did Carl Goresky die?
Carl Goresky died on 21 March 1996 in Montreal General Hospital.
What was Carl Goresky's occupation?
Carl Goresky was a physician and professor of medicine.
What nationality was Carl Goresky?
Carl Goresky was Canadian.
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