Alice Hamilton

Physician

1869 – 1970

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Who was Alice Hamilton?

Alice Hamilton was the first woman appointed to the faculty of Harvard University and was a leading expert in the field of occupational health. She was a pioneer in the field of toxicology, studying occupational illnesses and the dangerous effects of industrial metals and chemical compounds on the human body.

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Born
Feb 27, 1869
Fort Wayne
Also known as
  • 艾丽斯·汉密尔顿
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • University of Michigan
  • Leipzig University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Miss Porter's School
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Died
Sep 22, 1970
Hartford

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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