Philip D. Marsden
Philip Davis Marsden (1933–1997) was a British-born professor who was known for his work on tropical medicine.
Early life and education
[edit]Born in London in 1933, Marsden earned his medical degree from University College Hospital.[1] He completed his thesis on pediatric health in Gambia, focusing on the challenges faced by children in that region.[2]
Career
[edit]Beginning his fieldwork in Brazil in 1967, Marsden was later appointed a professor of tropical medicine at the University of Brasília. He became recognized for his expertise in leishmaniasis, a disease transmitted by sand flies.[2][3] Marsden was instrumental in establishing clinics in the Amazon region and published extensively, including chapters in medical textbooks used in the United Kingdom and the United States.[2] He also trained many doctors in Latin America in the field of parasitology.[2]
Marsden held academic positions at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan, and Makerere University in Uganda.[2][1]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Marsden was honored with the Order of the British Empire and received the Chalmers Medal from the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene for his contributions to the field.[2][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Philip Davis Marsden | RCP Museum". history.rcp.ac.uk.
- ^ a b c d e f "Philip Marsden, 64, Tropical Illness Expert". The New York Times. 1997-10-26.
- ^ Marsden, Philip D. (February 15, 1979). "Leishmaniasis". New England Journal of Medicine. 300 (7): 350–352. doi:10.1056/NEJM197902153000706. PMID 759896 – via CrossRef.
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