Carl Friedrich von Weigert

Carl Friedrich von Weigert was a German pathologist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made significant contributions to medical science by developing techniques to study tissues and cells under the microscope, helping doctors better understand diseases like cancer and infections. He invented special staining methods that made it easier to distinguish different types of tissues and microorganisms, improving diagnosis and research. His work advanced the field of histology (study of tissues) and histopathology (study of diseased tissues), playing a key role in the progress of medical diagnostics and pathology.