Albert Calmette

Albert Calmette was a French physician and bacteriologist known for his pioneering work in immunology. He is best recognized for developing the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in the 1920s, which protects against tuberculosis. Calmette, alongside Camille Guérin, sought to create a safe and effective vaccine derived from a weakened strain of the tuberculosis bacterium. His research contributed significantly to public health by reducing the incidence of tuberculosis globally. Throughout his career, Calmette emphasized the importance of preventive medicine and the role of vaccines in combating infectious diseases.