Born: 9 October 1906, Australia
Died: 8 April 1975
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: NA
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Hildred Butler investigated the causes of infections during and after childbirth while working at the Baker Medical Research Institute and later the (Royal) Women’s Hospital. She recorded her findings in twenty-one papers published both in Australia and overseas.
Chronology
1928
Education – Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Melbourne
1928 – 1938
Career position – Bacteriologist at the Baker Medical Research Institute
1938 – 1971
Career position – Bacteriologist at the (Royal) Women’s Hospital
1946
Education – Doctor of Science (DSc), University of Melbourne
1971
Life event – Retired
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