Alice Stewart: A Pioneer in Epidemiology Worthy of a Nobel Prize

Unveiling the Life and Achievements of a Remarkable Scientist

A Journey into the Past: Alice Stewart's Early Career

By the outbreak of the Second World War, Alice Stewart had established herself as a respected physician and researcher. Appointed as a consultant physician at the Royal Free and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson hospitals, she specialized in social medicine and the emerging field of epidemiology. Her keen interest in the effects of radiation on health would lead her down a groundbreaking path, shaping the future of医学科学。