Transplant Pioneer Shumakov Honored by Russia

Valery Shumakov, credited with performing Russia's first heart, liver, and pancreas transplants, has been awarded the order of Andrew the First-Called by President Vladimir Putin.

Shumakov, who is director of Russia's transplantation research institute, was honored for outstanding services in the field of health care and medical science, according to the Russian president's office.

The announcement said Shumakov, who will be 70 on November 9, had in recent years made discoveries that increased the length of time organs could be preserved for transplantation.

Shumakov has the title of Hero of Socialist Labour and two orders "For Services for the Fatherland. "

Other sources: Tass