John F. Anderson (scientist)
John Fleetezelle Anderson | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Director of the U.S. Hygienic Laboratory | |
| In office October 1, 1909 – November 19, 1915 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Milton J. Rosenau |
| Succeeded by | George W. McCoy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 14, 1873 |
| Died | September 29, 1958 (aged 85) |
| Scientific career | |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Known for | Rocky Mountain spotted fever, measles transmission |
| Fields | Medical research, disease transmission |
| Institutions | |
John Fleetezelle Anderson (March 14, 1873 – September 29, 1958) was the third director of the United States Hygienic Laboratory, the precursor to the National Institutes of Health, from October 1, 1909 to November 19, 1915.