Maxwell Finland

Maxwell Finland (March 15, 1902 – October 25, 1987) was an American scientist, medical researcher, and an expert on infectious diseases. Finland led seminal research of antibiotic treatment of pneumonia.

He was noted for his strong criticism of pharmaceutical companies for their marketing of fixed-dose antibiotics.

His outspoken criticism helped in withdrawal of those drugs from the market. He also made significant contributions to early identifications of new infectious issues, such as resistances of bacteria to antibiotics.

A building on the Boston University School of Medicine campus on Albany Street is named The Maxwell Finland Building and has housed The Maxwell Finland Laboratory for Infectious Diseases.

Awards and distinctions inaugural president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America a member of the National Academy of Sciences