Alice Hamilton
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Alice Hamilton was an American physician, research scientist, and author. She was a leading expert in the field of occupational health, laid the foundation for health and safety protections, and a pioneer in the field of industrial toxicology. She led efforts to reduce lead poisoning.
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The Hamilton sisters: Edith, Alice, Margaret, and Norah
Hamilton in 1893 (age 24), her year of graduation from the University of Michigan Medical School
Theodate Pope, Alice Hamilton, and a student believed to be Agnes Hamilton, 1888. Courtesy of Miss Porter's School.
Alice Hamilton in an anatomy class, ca. 1893
Alice Hamilton during her first year at Harvard, 1919Awards 4
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Maurice HillemanAlso won Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award
Harriet QuimbyAlso won Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
Marian AndersonAlso won Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
Florence R. SabinAlso won Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award
Madeleine L'EngleAlso won Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
Jennifer GranholmAlso won Michigan Women's Hall of FameAbout this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1970 · aged 101
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