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Francois Abboud

b. 1931

Egyptian American professor of cardiovascular medicine

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About Francois Abboud

Born 1931. Francois Abboud is an Egyptian and American physician and university teacher.

François Abboud (born January 5, 1931) is an Egyptian-born American cardiologist, medical researcher, and academic administrator who is professor emeritus of internal and cardiovascular medicine at Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa.

Early life and education Abboud was born in Cairo and earned a bachelor's degree in medicine from Ain Shams University.

Medical career Abboud joined the medical faculty of the University of Iowa in 1960, and was appointed to direct the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases in 1970; he would continue to lead the division until 1976. In 1974, he established the University of Iowa Cardiovascular Research Center, which he directed until 2012. From 1976 to 2002, Abboud was director of the Department of Internal Medicine.

Awards and honors In 1997, Abboud was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; he received the American College of Cardiology Distinguished Scientist Award in 2004. In 2013, the Iowa Board of Regents named the University of Iowa Cardiovascular Research Center after Abboud, citing his role in developing biomedical research at the university.

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Important facts

Born
1931, Cairo
Birth century
Nationality
Employers
University of Iowa
Awards
George M. Kober Medal; Honorary doctorate of Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Also known as
François M. Abboud

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People whose lives overlapped Francois Abboud's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Francois Abboud?

Egyptian American professor of cardiovascular medicine

When was Francois Abboud born?

Francois Abboud was born in 1931 in Cairo.

What is Francois Abboud's occupation?

Francois Abboud is a physician and university teacher.

What nationality is Francois Abboud?

Francois Abboud is Egyptian and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francois Abboud

· Wikidata: Q67323429

· DBpedia: François M. Abboud

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