Medical Pioneer. One of the leading physicians of his time, known as the "The Father of Nephrology" he was one of the early pioneers in the research of kidney diseases. Bright was born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, the son of a merchant and banker. In 1808, Bright began his higher learning at the University of Edinburgh, in Scotland where he started with philosophy, economics, and mathematics. The following year, Bright turned to medicine. In 1810, Bright accompanied Sir George Mackenzie on an summer expedition to Iceland where he conducted naturalist studies. In the Autumn, Bright continued his medical studies at Guy's Hospital in London. After two years at the hospital, he returned to Edinburgh where he was granted his medical doctorate in September 1813 after completing his dissertation "De erysipelate contagioso". In the 1820's and 1830's, Bright worked at Guy's Hospital in London, where he taught and practiced medicine. He also carried out research into the causes and symptoms of kidney disease. His work lead to the naming of one form of kidney disease called "Bright's disease". Richard Bright also served as Physician Extraordinary to her Majesty, Queen Victoria.
Medical Pioneer. One of the leading physicians of his time, known as the "The Father of Nephrology" he was one of the early pioneers in the research of kidney diseases. Bright was born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, the son of a merchant and banker. In 1808, Bright began his higher learning at the University of Edinburgh, in Scotland where he started with philosophy, economics, and mathematics. The following year, Bright turned to medicine. In 1810, Bright accompanied Sir George Mackenzie on an summer expedition to Iceland where he conducted naturalist studies. In the Autumn, Bright continued his medical studies at Guy's Hospital in London. After two years at the hospital, he returned to Edinburgh where he was granted his medical doctorate in September 1813 after completing his dissertation "De erysipelate contagioso". In the 1820's and 1830's, Bright worked at Guy's Hospital in London, where he taught and practiced medicine. He also carried out research into the causes and symptoms of kidney disease. His work lead to the naming of one form of kidney disease called "Bright's disease". Richard Bright also served as Physician Extraordinary to her Majesty, Queen Victoria.
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