Clara Southmayd Ludlow

1852–1924 (age 72)

Biography

Clara Southmayd Ludlow (1852–1924) was a pioneering scientist whose work on insect vectors contributed to the understanding of disease transmission at a time when such research was vital to public health.

Her perseverance and intellectual rigor left a lasting imprint on her peers, and she is honored among those resting at Arlington National Cemetery.

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