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Contribution of Dr. Judith Graham Pool in Field of Pediatrics

Mohammed Omer Aziz, Kasumbiwal Ajay H, Male Rohit H, Varsha Dope

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Pediatric Education and Research 13(2 (Special Supplement -I)):p 123-124, July-December 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.14

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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Male Rohit H., Varsha Dope, et al. Contribution of Dr. Judith Graham Pool in Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 123-124.

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Received : November 24, 2025         Accepted : December 25, 2026          Published : December 30, 2025

Abstract

Dr Judith Graham Pool was a pioneering American scientist whose discovery of cryoprecipitate transformed the treatment of haemophilia A. At a time when therapeutic options were limited, her simple yet revolutionary observation of factor-rich precipitate during plasma thawing led to an accessible, cost-effective and life-saving therapy. Pool’s work dramatically improved survival in children with bleeding disorders and reshaped haematology practice worldwide. Beyond her scientific breakthrough, she navigated gender-based barriers in academic medicine while advocating strongly for equity in science. Her legacy continues to guide modern transfusion medicine. Key Message: Dr Judith Graham Pool’s discovery of cryoprecipitate transformed Pediatric bleeding disorder care globally.

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  • 5.   Karl Landsteiner Memorial Award Recipients. https://www.aabb.org

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There are no additional data available. All raw data and code are available upon request.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Male Rohit H., Varsha Dope, et al. Contribution of Dr. Judith Graham Pool in Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 123-124.

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November 24, 2025 December 25, 2026 December 30, 2025
DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.14

Keywords

CryoprecipitateHaemophilia AFactor VIIIPediatric haematologyTransfusion medicine

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