Birth · 9 November 1871
Florence Sabin: from anatomy to public health
Florence Sabin connected two dimensions of medicine: research on tissues and improvements in population health. Her work included the lymphatic system, cells and tuberculosis.[2]
Credit and rights
Photographe inconnu / Library of Congress, 1922. Domaine public ; aucune restriction connue de publication. · Public domain · redimensionnement proportionnel / proportional resize, WebP
Original source · LicenceKey dates and milestones
- 9 November 1871
Florence Rena Sabin was born.[1]
- 1900
She earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins.[3]
- 1917
She became the first woman appointed full professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.[3]
- 1925
She was elected to the National Academy of Sciences.[1]
- 1944
At the Colorado governor’s request, she returned to work in public health.[4]
Contributions to medicine
Documented anecdotes
Recognition at the Capitol
In 1959, Colorado donated a statue of Florence Sabin to the United States Capitol collection, honouring her scientific and public-health work.[4]
Documentary sources
- Florence R. Sabin — notice de membre
National Academy of Sciences
- NLM Profiles in Science: Papers of Anatomist Florence R. Sabin
US National Library of Medicine
- Women Gaining Access to Medical Education — Florence Sabin
Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Florence R. Sabin Statue
Architect of the Capitol