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Thomas H. Shepard, M.D., pioneer in embryology and teratology
Author(s) -
Fantel Alan G.,
Polifka Janine E.,
Oakley Godfrey P.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics part a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.064
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1552-4833
pISSN - 1552-4825
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.a.38103
Subject(s) - teratology , embryology , medicine , fetus , anatomy , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Dr. Thomas H. Shepard died on October 3, 2016 at the age of 93. He was a major figure in the fields of teratology, embryonic and fetal pathology, and pediatrics. He was beloved by his colleagues as he was by the many students and fellows whom he taught, mentored and befriended. His contributions to teratology are extraordinary and he is greatly missed. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.