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In Memoriam, Michael E. DeBakey, M.D.

Houston, Texas

The Michael E. DeBakey Center for Biomedical Education and Research is a lasting tribute to this medical pioneer.
In Memoriam, Michael E. Debakey, M.D.
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Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., Photo Gallery

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  • Dr. DeBakey with an early version of the ventricular assist device1. Dr. DeBakey with an early version of the ventricular assist device
  • Dr. DeBakey and the DeBakey VAD2. Dr. DeBakey and the DeBakey VAD
  • Dr. DeBakey received the Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Research in 19633. Dr. DeBakey received the Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Research in 1963
  • Dr. Michael E. DeBakey4. Dr. Michael E. DeBakey
  • Dr. DeBakey creates a Dacron™ graft on his wife's sewing machine5. Dr. DeBakey creates a Dacron™ graft on his wife's sewing machine
  • Dr. DeBakey in the OR (he is in his navy scrubs)6. Dr. DeBakey in the OR (he is in his Navy scrubs)
  • Dr. DeBakey pictured with Mrs. Esparanza Vasquez, the first recipient of the left ventricular bypass pump. The operation took place in 1966.7. Dr. DeBakey pictured with Mrs. Esparanza Vasquez, the first recipient of the left ventricular bypass pump. The operation took place in 1966.
  • Roller Pump8. Roller Pump
  • Dr. DeBakey at the BCM graduation ceremony in May 20059. Dr. DeBakey at the BCM graduation ceremony in May 2005
  • Dr. DeBakey teaching10. Dr. DeBakey teaching