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In August 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered the transmission of malaria parasites in man by Anopheles mosquitoes for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1902. He was a lecturer at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine where he worked until 1912. He held a number of roles during the First World War including his work in Egypt to investigate an outbreak of dysentery. During his life he went on various expeditions to advise on and aid the extermination of malaria. He wrote extensively on malaria and other topics. Ross felt embittered that he did not receive monetary reward for his malaria discovery and petitioned the Government on this subject. This was part of his concern that research workers should receive proper payment and pensions for their work.

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London

Title

Sir Ronald Ross (1857–1932) and Ross Institute Tablet

Date

1930

Medium

brass & wood

Measurements

H 20 x W 20 x D 2.5 cm

Accession number

ART06

Acquisition method

presented as a memorial gift by Malcolm Watson

Work type

Relief

Signature/marks description

bottom right: F.B. / 1930

Inscription description

right hand side: SIR RONALD ROSS / bottom left: ROSS / INSTITUTE / LONDON; label on reverse of frame: designed and modelled by Frank Bowcher, 7 Woodstock Road, Bedford Park, W4. Col: Sir Ronald Ross., K.C.G., K.C.M.G., F.R.S. Director-in-chief, The Ross Institute. Bronze ? Medal.

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