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Feature Famous Romanians - Ana Aslan

Ana Aslan was a Romanian biologist and physician who discovered the anti-aging effects of procaine, based on the drugs Gerovital H3 and Aslavital, which she developed.
Ana Aslan
Ana Aslan

Ana Aslan was a Romanian biologist and physician who discovered the anti-aging effects of procaine, based on the drugs Gerovital H3 and Aslavital, which she developed.

She is considered to be a pioneer of gerontology and geriatrics in Romania. In 1952, she founded the Geriatric Institute of Bucharest. This institute was the first of its kind in the world and was recognized by the World Health Organization. Ana Aslan is known for coining the term “gerontology”.

The Romanian Society of Gerontology was the first in the world to channel its research into clinic, experimental, and social researches, devise a therapeutic strategy to prevent the process of aging, and organize the national health network for the prevention of aging. Her drug was used by many famous politicians and celebrities around the world, including John F. Kennedy.


Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana_Aslan 


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