Michael DeBakey at a book signing at AGIO Pharmaceuticals in Moscow, Russia Michael DeBakey at a book signing at AGIO Pharmaceuticals in Moscow, Russia

Publication: Produced: [ca. 1990s] Language(s): No linguistic content Format: Still image Genre(s): Archival Materials Photographic prints Abstract: Dr. DeBakey met with Russian president Boris Yeltsin during this visit, and signed copies of the Russian edition of "The New Living Heart" (which he co-authored with Dr. Antonio Gotto). In 1996, DeBakey had consulted with Yeltsin's physicians on the feasibility of doing a coronary bypass operation, which was performed by Dr. Renat S. Akchurin. Dr. Akchurin next to DeBakey in this photo.. AGIO Pharmaceuticals is a Russian based company formed in 1991 "to augment a focused approach towards global pharmaceutical brand marketing." The company operates in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and has a strong presence in the Indian domestic market. Copyright: This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use. Extent: 1 pages NLM Unique ID: 101743405X68 (See in Profiles in Science) Profiles in Science ID: FJBBFJ Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101743405X68 Archival Collection: The Michael E. DeBakey Papers (Profiles in Science)