Wallace H. Coulter

Wallace H. Coulter was an American inventor and businessman best known for developing the Coulter principle, which revolutionized blood cell counting. He founded Coulter Electronics in the 1950s, where he created instruments that automate the analysis of blood and other fluids. His work improved medical diagnostics, making it faster and more accurate to count cells and detect diseases. Coulter's innovations laid the groundwork for modern hematology and significantly advanced laboratory technology, ultimately contributing to better patient care in healthcare settings worldwide. His contributions earned him various honors and recognition in the fields of science and medicine.