About Alan Woodruff
Lived 1916 – 1992 (aged 76). Alan Woodruff was an American physician.
Alan Waller Woodruff (27 June 1916 - 12 October 1992) was a British medical doctor, an expert on tropical diseases.
He was Wellcome Professor of Clinical Tropical Medicine at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, from 1952 to 1981, and Professor of Medicine at the University of Juba, Sudan from 1981 until his death.
He was President of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine from 1973 to 1975.
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Who was Alan Woodruff?
Malariologist and parasitologist, professor
When was Alan Woodruff born?
Alan Woodruff was born on 27 June 1916.
When did Alan Woodruff die?
Alan Woodruff died on 12 October 1992.
What was Alan Woodruff's occupation?
Alan Woodruff was a physician.
What nationality was Alan Woodruff?
Alan Woodruff was American.
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