Edward Bright Vedder
Edward Bright Vedder (Template:IPA-en) was an American physician, pathologist, and bacteriologist. He is best known for his work in the field of tropical medicine, particularly his research on beriberi and scurvy.
Etymology
The name Edward is derived from the Old English words "ead" (wealth, fortune) and "weard" (guard). Bright is an English surname that means "bright" or "shining". Vedder is a Dutch surname that means "fisherman".
Life and Career
Edward Bright Vedder was born on February 13, 1878, in Albany, New York. He graduated from the Albany Medical College in 1899 and joined the United States Army Medical Corps in 1902. He served in various posts in the Philippines, where he conducted significant research on tropical diseases.
Vedder's most notable work was on beriberi, a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1). He demonstrated that an extract of rice bran could cure the disease, leading to the discovery of thiamine as the cure for beriberi.
He also conducted important research on scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C. He showed that fresh fruits and vegetables could prevent and cure the disease.
Vedder retired from the army in 1920 and became a professor of pathology and bacteriology at the University of California, San Francisco. He died on January 30, 1952.
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