Article ID: CBB000831638

Rudolph Weigl (1883--1957)---A Scientist in Poland in Wartime Plus ratio quam vis (2007)

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Rudolph Weigl gained a high estimation for his spectacular invention of the first efficient vaccine against typhus fever. Although born a German native speaker, he changed into a great Pole with Polish education and upbringing in a patriotic atmosphere. His scientific career developed in the Universities of Lvov, Cracow and Poznan. For him, academic employment was a constant exploration of practical truths and a response to human needs, and this remained a deep obligation during his lifetime. His vaccine saved millions, particularly during World War II. Despite many nominations, he was never awarded the Nobel Prize.

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Authors & Contributors
Betta, Emmanuel
Sangkot Marzuki
Jęczmińska, Kinga
J. Kevin Baird
Paolo Gerbaldo
S. Carlisle May
Journals
Journal of Medical Biography
História, Ciências, Saúde---Manguinhos
Würzburger Medizinhistorische Mitteilungen
Technology and Culture
Social Studies of Science
Social History of Medicine
Publishers
Pelican Publishing Company
Morlacchi Editore
Viella
Potomac Books
International Specialized Book Services
Harvard University Press
Concepts
Medicine
Physicians; doctors
World War II
Vaccines; vaccination
Medicine and society
National Socialism
People
Fleck, Ludwik
Sacchetti, Vincenzo
Wilde, Robert Willis
Purkinje, Jan Evangelista
Mooser, Hermann
Time Periods
20th century
20th century, early
19th century
18th century
21st century
20th century, late
Places
Poland
United States
Germany
Italy
Brazil
Piedmont
Institutions
Uniwersytet Jagielloński (Cracow)
Wilhelm-Institut für Hirnforschung
League of Nations
World Health Organization (WHO)
Catholic University of Ireland (Dublin)
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
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