Robert Koch

Robert Koch was a pioneering German physician and microbiologist, born in 1843. He is best known for his foundational work in bacteriology, particularly for discovering the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and cholera. Koch developed methods to isolate and grow bacteria in the lab, leading to significant advancements in understanding infectious diseases. His work established Koch's postulates, a set of criteria for linking specific pathogens to specific diseases, which remains a cornerstone in microbiology. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1905, greatly influencing public health and medicine.