Émile Roux

Émile Roux was a prominent French physician and scientist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, best known for his work on infectious diseases. He played a key role in understanding and developing the vaccine for diphtheria, a serious bacterial infection. Roux collaborated with Louis Pasteur, contributing to the development of vaccines and advancing microbiology. His research helped improve public health and combat contagious diseases, making him a significant figure in the foundation of immunology.