David Marine Scientist

David Marine (20 September 1888 – 6 November 1976) was an American pathologist. He is remembered for his trial, with O. P. Kimball as his assistant, of the effect of giving iodide to a large group of schoolgirls in Ohio from 1917 to 1922, which greatly reduced their development of goiter, and resulted in the iodization of table salt.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 20, 1888
Nationality
United States
Date of deathNovember 06, 1976
Known for
Goitre

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Scientist

awards
Kober Medal
Field of study
Pathology

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