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Ronald Ross
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Mosquito research · The Prevention of Malaria
- Born
- 13 May 1857
- Birthplace
- United Kingdom
- Died
- 16 September 1932
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Ronald Ross
Ronald Ross was a doctor and researcher whose work helped establish mosquito transmission of malaria. He combined laboratory investigation with mathematical models and practical prevention campaigns.
Early life
Childhood
Born in Almora, India, and sent to school in England.
Medicine
Trained at St Bartholomew’s Hospital despite an early desire to become a writer.
Career
- 1881
Medical service
Joined the Indian Medical Service.
- 1897
Parasite discovery
Found malaria parasites developing inside mosquitoes.
- 1899
Liverpool
Joined the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
- 1902
Nobel Prize
Received the medicine prize for his malaria research.
- 1926
Institute leadership
Became director-in-chief of the Ross Institute.
Scientific work
Mosquito research
Investigated the parasite’s life cycle and transmission.
The Prevention of Malaria
Set out approaches to controlling the disease.
Memoirs
Recounted his life and scientific work.
Beyond medicine
Creative life
Wrote poetry, fiction and plays, and composed music.
Family
Married Rosa Bessie Bloxam in 1889; they had four children.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Biography and career evidence ↗Photo: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
