Gibbon, John Heysham

Dr. Gibbon was widely recognized for his pioneering efforts and invention of the heart-lung machine. He also performed the first human open heart bypass operation. As a member of the faculty at Jefferson Medical College, he held the positions of Professor of Surgery and Director of the Department of Surgery (1946-1956) and was the Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery (1946-1967). He was widely recognized for his pioneering efforts in surgery and the invention of the heart-lung bypass machine. His awards include the Lasker Award (1968), Gairdner Foundation International Award.

From the description of John Heysham Gibbon papers, 1925-1972. (National Library of Medicine). WorldCat record id: 14324282

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