Harkins, Henry N. (Henry Nelson), 1905-

Henry Nelson Harkins (1905-1967) was born in Missoula, MT, and was the son of another well-known chemist, William Draper Harkins who chaired the University of Montana's chemistry department. Dr. Harkins was with the Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Washington from 1947, where he created one of the first surgical residency programs. Hasting's major areas of research included shock and burns, gastrointestinal surgery and physiology of gastric secretions. His interest on shock and burns was largely a outcome of World War II experiences, the result of which was his classic book The Treatment of Burns (1942). Hasting turned his focus to gastric physiology and surgery, particularly surgical treatments of the duodenum and for ulcers.

From the description of Henry N. Harkins papers, 1912-1971. (National Library of Medicine). WorldCat record id: 14322362

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