Alan Drash
Encyclopedia
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
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American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes, and to help those affected by diabetes...
and was the second president of ISGD (now the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes
International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes
The International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes is a professional organization located in Berlin, Germany, whose aims are to promote clinical and basic science, research, education and advocacy in childhood and adolescent diabetes....
for two terms from 1981-1984-1987. He was one of the original describers of the Denys-Drash syndrome
Denys-Drash syndrome
Denys-Drash syndrome is a syndrome characterized by the following conditions:* gonadal dysgenesis* nephropathy* Wilms tumorDenys-Drash Syndrome is a very rare disorder.- Etiology :...
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Legacy
- 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.