Lucille K. Georg
Lucille K. Georg (died June 17, 1980) was the second mycologist hired by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Libero Ajello in 1947-48.[1][2] She was a prolific and pioneering investigator of fungal diseases. In 1982, the International Society for Human & Animal Mycology (ISHAM) established the Lucille Georg Award in her honor.[3] A memoriam about her life and accomplishments was published by Mycoses.[2] To this day, a great many of the best quality images of fungal pathogens were contributed by Georg.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Details - Public Health Image Library(PHIL)". phil.cdc.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ a b Ajello, L. (1981). "In memoriam - Dr. Lucille K. Georg". Mycoses. 24 (3): 129–130 – via Wiley.
- ^ "Lucille Georg Award (1982 - to date) :: ISHAM". www.isham.org. Retrieved 2024-04-06.