Historical Milestones in Medicine
Death of Edward Jenner (1823)
In 1823, English physician and scientist Edward Jenner passed away. He is widely recognized as the pioneer of the world’s first vaccine, which was developed to combat smallpox.
Birth of Wilder Penfield (1891)
Canadian neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield was born in 1891. He is renowned for advancing brain surgery techniques and for mapping the functions of various brain regions.
Birth of Ancel Keys (1904)
American physiologist Ancel Keys was born in 1904. He is most famous for his hypothesis linking a diet high in saturated fats to cardiovascular disease.