Thomas H. Maren
Dr. Thomas Maren | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1918 |
| Died | August 15, 1999 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Johns Hopkins University |
| Known for | Inventing Trusopt, serving in World War II |
| Awards | Honorary Doctorate from Uppsala University in Sweden |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Scientific Research |
| Institutions | University of Florida |
Thomas H. Maren (1918 – August 15, 1999) was a professor of medicine at the University of Florida. He was the founding father for the University of Florida College of Medicine, and he invented Trusopt to help people with glaucoma.[1]
Life and death
Maren was born in New York City, and he served the war effort in World War II. He was educated at Princeton University, and received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University.[2]
Maren died at the age of 81 of heart failure.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Princeton University in 1938.
- Medical degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1951.
Awards
- Hopkins Distinguished Medical Alumnus Award.
- Honorary Doctorate from Uppsala University.
- Inducted into the Hopkins Society of Scholars.