A moment in history

  • Andreas Vesalius Bruxellensis

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Andreas Vesalius Bruxellensis (1514- 1564). A Flemish anatomist and surgeon, Andreas Vesalius was...

  • Alessandra Giliani

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Click for a larger image Alessandra Giliani (1307 – 1326). Italian prosector and anatomist....

  • Georg Eduard Von Rindfleisch

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. G.E. Rindfleisch (1836 – 1908) Georg Eduard Von Rindfleisch (1836 – 1908), German pathologist and...

  • Ignaz Semmelweis

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Ignaz Semmelweis Ignaz Semmelweis, MD (1818- 1865). Born in Budapest as Ign?c F?l?p Semmelweis,...

  • Giulio Cesare Aranzio (Arantius)

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Arantius Giulio Cesare Aranzio (1530 -1589) Italian surgeon and anatomist. Born in Bologna,...

  • Dr. Húmer Húltl

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Click for a larger image Dr. Húmer Hültl (1868 – 1940) Hungarian surgeon, Húmer Hültl was born in...

  • Sir Arthur Keith (1866–1955)

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Sir Arthur Keith Sir Arthur Keith (1866–1955) was a Scottish physician, anatomist and...

  • Bernhard Siegfried Albinus

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Bernhard Siegfried Albinus Bernhard Siegfried Albinus (1697-1770). German-Dutch physician,...

  • Rudolf Nissen, MD

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Dr. Rudolph Nissen Dr. Rudolf Nissen (1896 - 1981). Dr Nissen’s life is extraordinary. Born in...

  • Jacobus Sylvius

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Jacobus Sylvius Jacobus Sylvius (1478 - 1555). French physician, teacher, and anatomist, Sylvius...

  • Sir William Osler

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Sir William Osler Sir William Osler (1849-1919). William Osler was born in Bond Head, Canada, in...

  • Giovanni Battista Morgagni

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Giovanni Batista Morgagni Giovanni Battista Morgagni (1682 - 1771). Italian anatomist, physician,...

  • J. Marion Sims

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. J. Marion Sims J. Marion Sims (1813 – 1883). American surgeon and gynecologist. James Marion Sims...

  • Karel Frederik Wenckebach (1864–1940)

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. K.F. Wenckebach Karel Frederik Wenckebach (1864–1940) Dutch physician and anatomist born in 1864,...

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    procedural information, and other medical/surgical information that we consider interesting to share. We also have a sidebar called “A Moment in History” where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research....

  • Mondino de Luzzi

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Click for a larger image Mondino de Luzzi (ca.1270 – 1326). Italian anatomist, born Raimondo de...

  • Carl Wernicke

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Carl Wernicke Carl Wernicke (1848-1905). German psychiatrist, neurologist, and neurosurgeon, Carl...

  • The Balmis expedition

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Francisco Javier Balmis The Balmis Expedition (1803 -1806) The “Royal Philanthropic Vaccine...

  • Henry Gray F.R.S

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Henry Gray F.R.S Henry Gray F.R.S. (1827 – 1861). English anatomist, Henry Gray was born in 1827....

  • Martin Naboth

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Title page Martin Naboth (1675 – 1721). Not much is known about this German physician and...