All Key figures in medicine through time Flashcards

Published 'The Fabric of the Human Body' (1543), correcting Galen's anatomical errors. His work advanced understanding of human anatomy and encouraged scientific observation.

Discovered the circulation of blood (1628), proving the heart pumps blood around the body. His work challenged Galen and laid foundations for modern physiology.

Developed the smallpox vaccine (1796) by inoculating a small boy cowpox. His work led to the eradication of smallpox and the development of vaccination.

Improved hospital hygiene during the Crimean War (1854-56). Her work reduced death rates and established modern nursing practices.

Linked cholera to contaminated water (1854), proving it was not airborne. His work led to improvements in public health and sanitation.

(Most important figure in medicine through time)Developed germ theory (1861), proving microorganisms cause disease. His work led to vaccines and antiseptic practices.

Identified specific bacteria causing diseases like tuberculosis (1882). His work advanced microbiology and diagnostic methods.

Introduced antiseptic surgery using carbolic acid (1867). His work reduced infections and improved surgical outcomes.

Discovered penicillin (1928), the first antibiotic. His work revolutionised treatment of bacterial infections.

Developed penicillin for mass production during WWII. Their work saved millions of lives and advanced pharmaceutical medicine.

Discovered the structure of DNA (1953), enabling advances in genetics and molecular biology.

Developed the first 'magic bullet' (Salvarsan, 1909) to treat syphilis. His work pioneered targeted drug therapies.

Ancient Greek physician known as the 'Father of Medicine'. Developed the theory of the four humours and emphasised clinical observation.

Roman physician who built on Hippocrates' ideas. His work dominated medical knowledge for centuries, despite anatomical errors.

French surgeon who introduced ligatures to stop bleeding and improved surgical techniques. His work reduced reliance on cauterisation.

Jamaican nurse who treated soldiers during the Crimean War. She challenged racial prejudice and contributed to nursing care.

First to use ether as an anaesthetic in 1842, paving the way for pain-free surgery and advancements in medical procedures.

Developed Salvarsan 606 in 1909, the first 'magic bullet' to treat syphilis. His work pioneered targeted drug therapies.

The first chemical drug designed to target a specific disease (syphilis). It marked the beginning of modern pharmacology.

Drugs designed to target specific pathogens without harming the body. Revolutionised treatment of infectious diseases.

Discovered Prontosil in 1932, the second magic bullet, which treated bacterial infections. Advanced antibiotic development.

Magic bullets reduced mortality from infectious diseases and paved the way for antibiotics like penicillin.

Thomas Sydenham - observation

Louis Pasteur - observation

Edward Jenner

Florey and Chain (Alexander Fleming could be considered)