Dr. O.H. Frazier Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award by ASAIO

Dr. O.H. “Bud” Frazier has been named recipient of the prestigious Pushpa and Kewal Krishan Gupta Lifetime Achievement Award in Development of Therapies for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases by the ASAIO Board of Trustees.

Dr. Frazier is recognized by ASAIO for his outstanding contributions to the field of heart transplantation and cardiac-assisted devices over his illustrious career. The announcement highlights Dr. Frazier as a globally renowned transplant and mechanical circulatory support surgeon who has revolutionized the treatment of severe heart failure through his leadership, innovation, and ingenuity. He is honored for his five decades dedicated to improving the treatment of severe heart failure and advancing heart transplantation and artificial devices that substitute or assist with the pumping action of the human heart.

The presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Awards will take place during the ASAIO 70th Anniversary Conference, Thursday, May 30th, in Baltimore, MD.