Florence R. Sabin

Florence R. Sabin was a doctor and scientist who made important contributions to the understanding of the lymphatic system and tuberculosis. She was the first woman to be elected to the National Academy of Sciences, and she was also the first woman to head a department at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research.

Sabin was born in Central City, Colorado, in 1871. She was a brilliant student, and she graduated from Smith College at the age of 19. She then went on to medical school at Johns Hopkins University, where she was one of only two women in her class.

After graduating from medical school, Sabin did research on the lymphatic system at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She also worked on developing a vaccine for tuberculosis. In 1917, she was appointed to the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, where she continued her research on the lymphatic system and tuberculosis.

Sabin was a pioneer for women in science. She broke down barriers for women in academia and research, and she paved the way for future generations of women scientists. She was also a strong advocate for public health, and she worked to improve the health of people around the world.

Florence R. Sabin was a pioneer in the field of medicine and a role model for women in science.