Sir Ronald Ross was a British physician and Nobel Prize laureate, best known for his groundbreaking work in identifying the role of mosquitoes in the transmission of malaria. Born on May 13, 1857, in Almora, India, he conducted extensive research in India, demonstrating that the Anopheles mosquito was the vector responsible for spreading the disease. In 1902, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his contributions to the understanding of malaria transmission, significantly advancing public health and disease prevention efforts. Ross's work laid the foundation for future research in vector-borne diseases.
In 1898, Sir Ronald Ross proved that malaria was being transmitted to humans by mosquitoes.
Ronald Ross was born in Almora, India.
Ronald Ross was born on May 13, 1857.
Ronald Ross was born on May 13, 1857.
Ronald Ross died on September 16, 1932 at the age of 75.
Ronald Ross died on September 16, 1932 at the age of 75.
Sir Ronald Fisher was born on February 17, 1890.
Sir Ronald Fisher was born on February 17, 1890.
Ronald Ross won The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1902.
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Ronald R. Ross has written: 'Traffic trends and road problems in Northern Ireland'