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Eugene Lindsay Opie

1873-07-05 – 1971-03-12

Portrait of Eugene Lindsay Opie
Dr. Eugene Opie in his laboratory at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1903.Credit: Photographic department of Johns Hopkins University

Life & Legacy

Eugene Lindsay Opie (July 5, 1873 – March 12, 1971) was an American physician and pathologist who conducted research on the causes, transmission, and diagnosis of tuberculosis and on immunization against the disease. He served as professor of pathology at several U.S. medical schools and as Dean of the Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis, Missouri).

Occupation & Career

military physician, pathologist, physician

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Banting Medal; Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal; George M. Kober Lectureship

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Banting Medal · George M. Kober Lectureship · Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal

Employer

Cornell University · Johns Hopkins University · University of Pennsylvania · Washington University in St. Louis

Organizations & Memberships

National Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

Johns Hopkins University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5407452 — wikidata View source

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