Allan Drash was a pediatric endocrinologist and former president of the American Diabetes Association and was the second president of ISGD (now the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes for two terms from 1981-1984-1987. He was one of the original describers of the Denys-Drash syndrome.[1]

Allan L. Drash
Born(1931-08-13)August 13, 1931
Clarksville, TN
DiedAugust 3, 2009(2009-08-03) (aged 77)
Pittsburgh, PA
Alma materVanderbilt University, University of Virginia School of Medicine
Occupationpediatric endocrinologist
EmployerUniversity of Pittsburgh

Publications edit

  • Drash, Allan (1987). Clinical care of the diabetic child. Chicago: Year Book Medical Publishers. ISBN 978-0-8151-2904-2. OCLC 15017509.

Honors and awards edit

  • 2006 ISPAD Prize of Achievement

Legacy edit

  • Allan Drash Fellowship. Starting in 2006, International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes has been awarding an annual 6 week clinical fellowship for applicants below 45 years in his name.

References edit

  1. ^ Templeton, David (7 August 2009). "Dr. Allan L. Drash / Pioneer in diabetes research and treatment" (obituary). Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.