Harrison Allen

Harrison Allen (1841-1897) was a prominent American physician and anatomist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and anatomy. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1861.

Early Life and Education

Harrison Allen was born on April 17, 1841, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his B.A. in 1860 and his M.D. in 1861.

Career

After graduating, Allen served as a surgeon in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he returned to the University of Pennsylvania as a professor of comparative anatomy and physiology, where he remained until 1889. He also served as the president of the American Philosophical Society from 1882 to 1897.

Allen's research focused on the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, and he made significant contributions to the understanding of respiration. He also made important discoveries in the field of neuroanatomy, particularly in relation to the brain and nervous system.

Legacy

Allen's work has had a lasting impact on the field of medicine and anatomy. He is remembered for his contributions to the understanding of the human body and for his dedication to his students and his profession.

See Also

• List of American physicians
• List of anatomists
• History of medicine
• University of Pennsylvania

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