Alice Hamilton
American physician and toxicologist (1869-1970) · United States · On the map · Doctors · Died at 101
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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1997Michigan Women's Hall of FameAward1994Connecticut Women's Hall of FameAward1973National Women's Hall of FameAward1970Died22 September 19701947Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service AwardAward1869Born27 February 1869
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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
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United States
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Doctors
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Doctor
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1869 to 1970 · aged 101
