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Freeman, Mavis

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Bacteriologist and Biochemist
Mavis Freeman worked with Macfarlane Burnet during the 1930s and with Burnet succeeded in identifiying the microbe responsible for Q fever. She served in the Australian Army Medical Corps during World War II and undertook research into safe methods for blood transfusion in malarial regions.

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Worked with Macfarlane Burnet for over 10 years during the 1930s. Worked for the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research 1928-40 and 1946-48. She and Burnet succeeded in identifying the microbe responsible for Q fever. Member of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) during World War II, ending the war as a Captain in the Australian Army Medical Corps. In the latter part of the war she undertook research into safe methods for blood transfusion in malarial regions.
 

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