Emil Grubbe
Emil Grubbe
Emil Herman Grubbe (Template:IPA-en; January 13, 1875 – July 27, 1960) was an American radiologist and pioneer in the field of radiation therapy. He is often credited as the first person to use X-rays in the treatment of cancer.
Etymology
The name Emil is of Latin origin and means "rival". The surname Grubbe is of German origin and means "grove".
Early life and education
Grubbe was born in Chicago, Illinois, to German immigrants. He studied at the Chicago College of Pharmacy and later at the Hahnemann Medical College.
Career
In 1896, shortly after Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays, Grubbe began using them in his practice. He is believed to have treated his first cancer patient with X-rays in January 1896, just weeks after Roentgen's discovery was announced.
Grubbe also played a significant role in the development of radiation protection standards. He suffered numerous injuries from radiation exposure throughout his career, which led him to advocate for safety measures in the field of radiology.
Legacy
Grubbe's work in radiology and radiation therapy has had a lasting impact on the medical field. His pioneering use of X-rays in cancer treatment paved the way for modern radiation therapy techniques.
Related terms
- Radiology
- Radiation therapy
- X-ray
- Cancer
- Chicago College of Pharmacy
- Hahnemann Medical College
- Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
- Radiation protection
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emil Grubbe
- Wikipedia's article - Emil Grubbe
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