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Carl Wood
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| Born | 28 May 1929 |
| Died | 23 September 2011 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Australian |
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| Fields | Medicine |
| Institutions | Monash University |
Carl Wood (born May 28, 1929 – died September 23, 2011) was a very important Australian doctor. He was a gynaecologist, a doctor who specializes in women's health. Carl Wood became famous around the world for his amazing work. He helped improve women's health for almost 50 years.
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Carl Wood's Life Story
Carl Wood finished his studies at Wesley College and then at Melbourne University in 1952. He earned his medical degree with high marks. After that, he worked in different places around the world. He was a researcher in New York and a senior lecturer in London.
Starting a New Department
In 1964, Carl Wood became a professor at Monash University in Australia. He helped create the new Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology there. This department focused on studying and treating women's health issues.
Helping Babies and Mothers
In the 1970s, Professor Wood became well-known for his groundbreaking work. He studied how babies develop before birth. He also found new ways to check on babies' health during pregnancy. This is called foetal monitoring. He also worked on how a woman's mind and body connect during pregnancy. For his important work, he received the Axel Munthe Award in 1988.
Leading Many Health Groups
While at Monash University, Carl Wood held many important roles. He led groups that helped with family planning. He also helped start a service for artificial insemination. This is a way to help people have babies. He was also the first president of a group that studied sex education. He even led an international group focused on gynaecologic endoscopy. This is a way doctors can look inside the body using a small camera.
Fighting Endometriosis
In 1998, Carl Wood helped create the Endometriosis Care Clinic of Australia (ECCA). Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it. This can cause pain and other problems. ECCA was a charity to help Australian women who had this condition.
Sharing His Knowledge
Professor Wood was a very busy speaker. He gave talks at over 90 meetings around the world. He also wrote many books and articles. He wrote 23 books and over 400 papers for medical journals.
Supporting Future Doctors
After his death, the Carl Wood Endowment was set up at Monash University. This fund helps young doctors do research in women's health. A special position, the Carl Wood Chair, was also created to honor him. Carl Wood passed away on September 23, 2011, after a long illness.
Awards and Recognition
Carl Wood received several important awards for his work:
- He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1982 for his contributions to medicine.
- He became a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 1995. This award recognized his services to women's health. It also honored him as a pioneer in in-vitro fertilisation, a method that helps people have babies.
See also
- Gynecology
- Laparoscopy
- Cyto
- Monash University
- Infertility
