Burrill Bernard Crohn Scientist

Burrill B. Crohn (June 13, 1884 – July 29, 1983) was an American gastroenterologist and one of the first to describe the disease that now bears his name. Although the description of Crohn's Disease is by far his most famous accomplishment, Dr. Crohn had a long career both as a clinician, and as a researcher who contributed to modern understanding of many gastrointestinal conditions.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 13, 1884
Birth place
New York
Date of deathJuly 29, 1983
Place of death
Connecticut
Known for
Crohn's disease

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Field of study
Gastroenterology

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External resources

  1. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F50816F93954177A93C3A9178CD85F4C8485F9
  2. http://www.mssm.edu/library/services/archives/archives_collections/crohn.shtml
  3. http://www.mssm.edu/msjournal/67/page012-13_Crohn.pdf
  4. http://www.nytimes.com/1983/07/30/obituaries/dr-burrill-b-crohn-99-an-expert-on-diseases-of-the-intestinal-tract.html