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Sir Charles Dodds
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Edward Charles Dodds
13 October 1899 |
| Died | 16 December 1973 (aged 74) |
| Alma mater | Middlesex Hospital |
| Awards | Cameron Prize for Therapeutics of the University of Edinburgh (1940) Fellow of the Royal Society (1942) |
Sir Edward Charles Dodds (born October 13, 1899 – died December 16, 1973) was a very important British scientist. He was a biochemist, which means he studied the chemistry of living things. He made many discoveries that helped us understand how our bodies work.
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Early Life and Education
Edward Charles Dodds was born in Liverpool in 1899. He was the only child of Ralph Edward Dodds and Jane Dodds. His family moved several times when he was young. They lived in Leeds, Darlington, and then Chesham.
He went to Harrow County School. In 1916, he began studying at the Middlesex Hospital Medical School in London. He spent one year in the army in 1917. By 1921, he had qualified as a doctor.
A Career in Science
In 1924, Sir Charles Dodds became a professor at the University of London. He held the new Chair of Biochemistry. This was a big step in his career. Three years later, he became the Director of the Courtauld Institute of Biochemistry. He kept both of these important jobs for 40 years until he retired.
What He Studied
Sir Charles Dodds was interested in many different areas of science.
- He spent a lot of time researching cancer. He wanted to understand what causes it.
- He was also an expert on food and diet. He knew a lot about how what we eat affects our health.
- He worked on problems related to rheumatism, a condition that causes pain in joints and muscles.
He also helped younger scientists. He gave them space and advice for their own research. This included studies on:
- Immunopathology (how the immune system fights disease).
- Steroid chemistry (the study of certain chemicals in the body).
- Cytochemistry (the chemistry of cells).
- Work that led to the discovery of Aldosterone, an important hormone.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Sir Charles Dodds received many awards and honors during his life.
- In 1929, he was made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order. This is an honor given by the British monarch.
- In 1940, he won the Cameron Prize for Therapeutics of the University of Edinburgh. This award is for important discoveries in medicine.
- The next year, in 1941, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a group of top scientists in Scotland.
- In 1942, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is one of the oldest and most respected scientific organizations in the world. He later served as its Vice-President.
Leading the Royal College of Physicians
Sir Charles Dodds also worked for the Royal College of Physicians. This is a professional body for doctors in the UK.
- He was the Harveian Librarian for several years.
- In 1962, he was elected President of the College. This was a special moment because he was the first president who worked mainly in a laboratory. Most past presidents were doctors who saw patients.
- During his time as President, he was also made a knight in the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
Knighthood and Baronetcy
- He was knighted in 1954, which means he received the title "Sir."
- In 1964, he was given the title of 1st Baronet Dodds. This is a special hereditary title.
Family Life
In 1923, Sir Charles Dodds married Constance Elizabeth Jordan. She passed away in 1969. They had one son, Sir Ralph Jordan Dodds. When Sir Charles Dodds passed away in 1973, his son inherited the baronetcy.
Sir Charles Dodds died in Paddington, London on December 16, 1973.
