Bronisława Dłuska
Bronisława Dłuska (1865–1939) was a Polish physician and a prominent figure in the field of medicine. She was notably the sister of Maria Skłodowska-Curie, the renowned physicist and chemist. Bronisława played a significant role in the establishment of the Radium Institute in Warsaw, which was instrumental in the research and treatment of cancer.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Bronisława Dłuska was born in 1865 in Warsaw, which was then part of the Russian Empire. She was the eldest of five children in the Skłodowski family. Her parents were Władysław Skłodowski, a teacher of mathematics and physics, and Bronisława Boguska, a headmistress of a girls' school. Bronisława pursued her education in medicine, a field that was not commonly chosen by women at the time.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing her medical studies, Bronisława Dłuska worked as a physician. She was deeply involved in the medical community and contributed significantly to the advancement of medical practices in Poland. Her most notable achievement was her involvement in the establishment of the Radium Institute in Warsaw, alongside her sister Maria Skłodowska-Curie. The institute was dedicated to the research and treatment of cancer, utilizing the groundbreaking discoveries of radioactivity made by Maria and her husband, Pierre Curie.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Bronisława was married to Kazimierz Dłuski, a prominent Polish physician and social activist. Together, they were involved in various social and medical initiatives aimed at improving public health and medical education in Poland.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Bronisława Dłuska's contributions to medicine and her role in the establishment of the Radium Institute have left a lasting impact on the field of oncology in Poland. Her work helped pave the way for future advancements in cancer research and treatment.
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