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Australian medical researcher

Elsie Jean Dalyell (13 December 1881 – 1 November 1948) was an Australian medical researcher known for her work in pathology and nutrition. She was one of the first women to graduate in medicine from the University of Sydney and made significant contributions to the understanding of nutritional diseases.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Elsie Dalyell was born in Newtown, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. She attended Sydney Girls High School and later enrolled at the University of Sydney, where she was one of the first women to study medicine. Dalyell graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1909.

Career[edit]

After completing her medical degree, Dalyell worked at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. In 1910, she moved to London to further her studies and worked at the Royal Free Hospital. During World War I, she served as a pathologist with the Royal Army Medical Corps in Malta, where she conducted research on infectious diseases.

Research in Nutrition[edit]

In the 1920s, Dalyell joined the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine in London, where she focused on nutritional research. Her work on the effects of vitamin deficiencies was pioneering, particularly her studies on rickets and scurvy. Dalyell's research contributed to the understanding of the importance of vitamins in preventing these diseases.

Later Life and Legacy[edit]

Dalyell returned to Australia in the 1930s and continued her research and teaching. She was a member of several professional organizations and was recognized for her contributions to medical science. Dalyell passed away in 1948, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking research that paved the way for future studies in nutrition and pathology.

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-{{jpg-image}}<br>Elsie Jean Dalyell (1881–1948) was a distinguished Australian pathologist known for her significant contributions to medical research, particularly in the field of bone diseases and the health impacts of malnutrition. Born in Sydney, Dalyell embarked on her medical career after graduating from the University of Sydney, where she was one of the first women to receive a medical degree. Her early career was marked by her service during World War I, where she worked in military hospitals in Egypt and the United Kingdom, focusing on the treatment of wounded soldiers and researching the effects of war-related injuries on the human body.
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-Following her wartime service, Dalyell's interest in research led her to join the Oslar Unit of the Royal Society of Medicine in Vienna, Austria, where she conducted pioneering work on the effects of malnutrition on bone growth. Her research during this period was groundbreaking and contributed significantly to the understanding of diseases such as rickets, a condition caused by vitamin D deficiency.
+[[File:Elsie_Dalyell_(cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Elsie Dalyell]]
-Dalyell's work extended beyond her research in Vienna. Upon returning to Australia, she continued her medical practice and research, focusing on public health issues, including the health of children and the effects of poverty on health. She was a strong advocate for the improvement of living conditions and nutrition as a means to prevent disease, reflecting her belief in the social determinants of health.
+'''Elsie Jean Dalyell''' (13 December 1881 – 1 November 1948) was an Australian medical researcher known for her work in pathology and nutrition. She was one of the first women to graduate in medicine from the University of Sydney and made significant contributions to the understanding of nutritional diseases.
-Throughout her career, Dalyell received numerous accolades for her contributions to medicine and science. However, her work was not without challenges. As a woman in a predominantly male field, she faced significant barriers but remained dedicated to her research and the advancement of medical science.
+==Early Life and Education==
+Elsie Dalyell was born in [[Newtown, New South Wales|Newtown]], a suburb of [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]. She attended [[Sydney Girls High School]] and later enrolled at the [[University of Sydney]], where she was one of the first women to study medicine. Dalyell graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1909.
-Elsie Dalyell's legacy is remembered for her pioneering contributions to the field of pathology and her dedication to improving public health. Her work laid the foundation for future research in nutrition and bone diseases, and she remains a role model for women in science and medicine.
+==Career==
+After completing her medical degree, Dalyell worked at the [[Royal Prince Alfred Hospital]] in Sydney. In 1910, she moved to [[London]] to further her studies and worked at the [[Royal Free Hospital]]. During [[World War I]], she served as a pathologist with the [[Royal Army Medical Corps]] in [[Malta]], where she conducted research on infectious diseases.
-[[Category: Australian pathologists]]
+===Research in Nutrition===
-[[Category: Women in medicine]]
+In the 1920s, Dalyell joined the [[Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine]] in London, where she focused on nutritional research. Her work on the effects of vitamin deficiencies was pioneering, particularly her studies on [[rickets]] and [[scurvy]]. Dalyell's research contributed to the understanding of the importance of vitamins in preventing these diseases.
-[[Category: University of Sydney alumni]]
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+==Later Life and Legacy==
+Dalyell returned to Australia in the 1930s and continued her research and teaching. She was a member of several professional organizations and was recognized for her contributions to medical science. Dalyell passed away in 1948, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking research that paved the way for future studies in nutrition and pathology.
+==Related pages==
+* [[University of Sydney]]
+* [[Royal Prince Alfred Hospital]]
+* [[Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine]]
+* [[Rickets]]
+* [[Scurvy]]
+[[Category:Australian medical researchers]]
+[[Category:1881 births]]
+[[Category:1948 deaths]]
+[[Category:University of Sydney alumni]]
+[[Category:Women in medicine]]