Hastings Gilford

Hastings Gilford
Born(1861-07-02)July 2, 1861
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, UK
DiedSeptember 6, 1941(1941-09-06) (aged 80)
Other namesJohn Cope (writing as)
OccupationsSurgeon, medical writer
Known forHutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, alternate cancer treatments
Scientific career
InstitutionsEvelina London Children's Hospital

Hastings Gilford (July 2, 1861 – September 6, 1941) F.R.C.S. was an English surgeon, best known for his description of Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome in 1897. Gilford was also an alternative cancer treatment advocate who wrote under the pseudonym John Cope.

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