Sir Lorimer Dods | |
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 Dods at Fenton, his home in Edgecliff | |
| Born | Lorimer Fenton Dods 7 March 1900 Southport, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 7 March 1981 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Sydney Church of England Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Known for | Considered one of Australia's most influential paediatricians[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Paediatrics |
| Institutions | Children's Medical Research Institute |
Sir Lorimer Fenton Dods LVO (7 March 1900 – 7 March 1981) was a pioneer of specialised health care for children[2] who founded, with assistance from Dr John Fulton and Douglas Burrows, the Children's Medical Research Foundation (now the Children's Medical Research Institute). He is considered one of Australia's most influential paediatricians.[1]
- ^ a b Yu, John (2007). "Sir Lorimer Fenton Dods (1900–1981)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 17. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ The Australian encyclopaedia, Volume 3. Grolier Society of Australia. 1983. p. 215. ISBN 978-0-9596604-2-5.