JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dr. Florence Rena Sabin (1871–1953): Remaking the Face of Medicine.

  • Published In: Journal of Medical Biography, 2024, v. 32, n. 4. P. 416 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hall, Ashton D.; Kumar, Julia E. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Dr. Florence Rena Sabin (1871–1953): Remaking the Face of Medicine" discusses the groundbreaking achievements of Dr. Florence R. Sabin in the field of medicine. Sabin, inspired by Elizabeth Blackwell, overcame barriers to become a prominent figure in American medicine. She made significant contributions to hematology, immunology, and public health, becoming the first woman to chair a department at the Rockefeller Institute and the first woman elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Sabin's legacy as a trailblazer for female physicians and scientists is commemorated in the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington, D.C. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Medical Biography. 2024/11, Vol. 32, Issue 4, p416
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0967-7720
  • DOI:10.1177/09677720231198504
  • Accession Number:180950768
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