Hastings Gilford
Hastings Gilford (July 2, 1861 – September 6, 1941) F.R.C.S. was an English surgeon, best known for his description of Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome in 1897. Gilford was also an alternative cancer treatment advocate who wrote under the pseudonym John Cope.
Hastings Gilford | |
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| Born | July 2, 1861 Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, UK |
| Died | September 6, 1941 |
| Other names | John Cope (writing as) |
| Occupation(s) | Surgeon, medical writer |
| Known for | Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, alternate cancer treatments |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Evelina London Children's Hospital |
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