Lotte Strauss
| Name | Lotte Strauss |
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| Birth date | 15 March 1903 |
| Birth place | Nuremberg, Germany |
| Death date | 4 July 1985 (aged 82) |
| Death place | New York City, USA |
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| Occupation | Pathologist |
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| Organization | |
| Known for | Co-discovering Churg-Strauss syndrome |
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Lotte Strauss (March 15, 1903 – July 4, 1985) was a German-American pathologist known for her work in pediatric pathology and for co-discovering Churg-Strauss syndrome, a form of vasculitis.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Lotte Strauss was born in Nuremberg, Germany. She pursued her medical education in Germany, where she developed an interest in pathology. Her early work was influenced by the political and social upheavals in Europe during the early 20th century.
Career[edit | edit source]
Strauss emigrated to the United States in the 1930s, where she continued her career in pathology. She worked at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where she collaborated with Dr. Jacob Churg. Together, they identified and described the Churg-Strauss syndrome, a rare disease characterized by asthma, eosinophilia, and systemic vasculitis.
Contributions to Medicine[edit | edit source]
Lotte Strauss made significant contributions to the field of pediatric pathology. Her research and clinical work helped advance the understanding of various childhood diseases. The Churg-Strauss syndrome remains a critical area of study in immunology and rheumatology.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Strauss's work has had a lasting impact on the field of pathology. Her contributions to the understanding of vasculitic disorders have been recognized worldwide. The Lotte Strauss Award is named in her honor, awarded by the Society for Pediatric Pathology to recognize outstanding contributions to the field.
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