Auteur: John Call Dalton

John Call Dalton (1825-1889) was a distinguished American physiologist and author, known for his contributions to medical research and education in the 19th century. Graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1847, Dalton went on to become a professor of physiology at the University of Buffalo, later joining the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York where he served as president from 1884 to 1889. His pioneering work in the field of experimental physiology was instrumental in advancing the understanding of the nervous system and the circulatory processes. Dalton”s significant contributions to the literature include his book “Doctrines of the Circulation: A History of Physiological Opinion and Discovery, in Regard to the Circulation of the Blood” (1884), which traces the evolution of circulatory physiology. His military career during the Civil War, serving as a surgeon, was documented in “John Call Dalton, M.D., U.S.V” which not only chronicled his experiences but also offered insights into military medicine of that era. Renowned for his meticulous research and didactic approach, Dalton”s legacy endures through his written works, which continue to be references in the historical study of physiology and medicine (Barger, 1946; Dalton, J. C., 1884).