John Browne (anatomist)

John Browne
John Browne
Born1642
Norwich
Died1702
Known forScientific misconduct
Scientific career
Fieldsanatomy
InstitutionsSt Thomas Hospital

John Browne (1642–1702) was an English anatomist, surgeon and author. He published the first description of cirrhosis of the liver in 1685 and the first description of necrotising pancreatitis in 1684. He was also known for publishing the work of others under his name.