Margaret Pittman

Margaret Pittman, known worldwide for her pioneering research in microbiology and the immunology of infectious diseases, especially her work in developing vaccines for whooping cough and typhoid.

White woman scientist in blouse, lab coat handles white mouse with white male assistant watching

Courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Time Period

World War II through the Faubus Era (1941 - 1967)

Type

Person

Race & Ethnicity

White

Gender

Female

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