About Desmond Julian
Lived 1926 – 2019 (aged 93). Desmond Julian was a British cardiologist and pharmacologist.
Desmond Gareth Julian (24 April 1926 – 26 December 2019) was a British cardiologist who pioneered the creation of coronary care units.
Life He was professor of cardiology at Newcastle University (1975–86), medical director of the British Heart Foundation (1986–93) and president of the British Cardiovascular Society (1985–87).
Awards Julian received the European Society of Cardiology's gold medal.
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Who was Desmond Julian?
cardiologist and pharmacologist (1926-2019)
When was Desmond Julian born?
Desmond Julian was born on 24 April 1926.
When did Desmond Julian die?
Desmond Julian died on 26 December 2019.
What was Desmond Julian's occupation?
Desmond Julian was a cardiologist and pharmacologist.
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Desmond Julian was British.
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