Rhoda Williams Benham | |
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| Born | December 5, 1894 Cedarhurst, New York, United States |
| Died | January 17, 1957 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Barnard College; Columbia University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mycology Dermatology |
Rhoda Williams Benham (December 5, 1894 – January 17, 1957) was an American mycologist, taxonomist, and pioneer of the field of medical mycology.[1] Throughout her career, she taught and trained many medical mycologists at Columbia University, while also conducting and publishing fundamental research in the field. Her most renowned works include her publications on the genus Candida, which established her as an authority on the yeast-like fungi pathogenic to man.[1]