Barry Marshall

Barry Marshall

1. Feild of Science

   • Gastroenterology
     • diseases, structure and function of the digestive system

2. Contribution to Science

   • Proved that a Helicobacter pylori infection causes stomach ulcers
     • Worked with Bob Warren
       • Pathologist
     • Drank cultured bacteria to prove his theory
       • He took antibiotics and was cured from the bacteria
       • Bacteria did not work on animals

3. Early Life

   • Born in Kalgoorlie, Australia
     • Mining Town
   • Went to University
     • University of Western Australia
       • Undergraduate medical degree

4. Inspiration

   • Bob Warren (Pathologist)
     • Marshall changed from being a physician to gastroenterologist
   • His Mum (Nurse)

5. Qualities that lead to Success

   • Persistence
   • Selflessness

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