Philip Davis Marsden (1933–1997) was a British-born professor who was known for his work on tropical medicine.
Early life and education
editBorn 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
editBeginning 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
editMarsden 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.