Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner

Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner (August 28, 1871 – August 3, 1935) was a German microbiologist and one of the first women to study medicine at a German university. She was a pioneer in the field of bacteriology, and her research contributed significantly to the understanding of tuberculosis and diphtheria.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Rabinowitsch-Kempner was born in Kovno, Russian Empire (now Kaunas, Lithuania). She studied at the University of Bern in Switzerland, where she received her doctorate in 1894. She then moved to Berlin, where she became one of the first women to study medicine at a German university.

Career[edit | edit source]

In Berlin, Rabinowitsch-Kempner worked in the laboratory of Robert Koch, a pioneer in the field of bacteriology. She conducted important research on tuberculosis and diphtheria, and she was one of the first scientists to demonstrate that tuberculosis could be transmitted through milk.

In 1897, Rabinowitsch-Kempner married Walter Kempner, a fellow scientist. They had two children, and she continued her research while raising her family.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Rabinowitsch-Kempner's work has had a lasting impact on the field of microbiology. Her research on tuberculosis and diphtheria has contributed to the development of treatments for these diseases, and her pioneering role as a woman in science has paved the way for future generations of female scientists.

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