Richard Bright
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Richard Bright was a true forward thinker. His tenacious study and collection of data, clearly identified many conditions. His work on kidney disease has resulted in him being considered the ‘father of nephrology’. ‘Bright’s disease’ has also been named in his honour. He studied many other bodily functions and diseases including epilepsy, malaria and jaundice and became internationally acclaimed as a teacher, an author and a physician.
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Priscilla White
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Joseph Lister
The title ‘Father of Antiseptic Surgery’, has been afforded Joseph Lister, due to his innovatory work in the field of preventative medicine. He devoted his medical research to trying to understand, why, after successful operations many patients died from what was termed as ‘ward fever’. His dedication to improving the quality of medical care, improved death rates and life expectancies alike. His contributions were invaluable and we have much to be grateful for.
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Robert Koch
German-born Robert Koch is best known for his research and discoveries into tuberculosis. Considered as one of the founders of bacteriology, Robert worked tirelessly and with great patience, applying his detailed knowledge and experimental skills to all projects. His discovery of the germs of both the anthrax and tuberculosis diseases, provided techniques and methods for others to use in identifying other germ-caused illnesses. His sheer determination and persistence has had a major impact on the medical world and his story deserves wide recognition.
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Gerhard Domagk
Clean hands and sterilized surgical equipment, are things which we take for granted today. This may well be thanks to Gerhard Domagk, who despite much criticism, insisted that many deaths from infections after surgery were avoidable. Disinfection is an everyday part of our lives today and he developed the first form called Zephirol. His determination saw him continue to make further groundbreaking discoveries in the form of early antibiotics, which have proved to be intrinsic to saving so many lives today. Discover what motivated him to persist with his research that has changed our world.
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