|
Wistar Morris
Wistar may refer to: * Caspar Wistar (1696–1752), Pennsylvania glassmaker and landowner. * Caspar Wistar (1761–1818), physician and anatomist, grandson of the glassmaker. * Isaac J. Wistar (1827-1905), Union general and penologist. * Wistar Institute, a biomedical research center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, named after the physician. * Wistar rat, a strain of albino laboratory rats developed at the institute. * Mount Wistar Mount Wistar ( da, Wistars Fjeld or ''Wistar Bjerg'') is a mountain in Peary Land, Northern Greenland. Administratively it is part of the Northeast Greenland National Park. History Mt Wistar was deemed to have been seen in 1900 by Robert Peary f ..., a mountain in Greenland See also * Wister (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caspar Wistar (glassmaker)
Caspar Wistar (born Caspar Wüster) (February 3, 1696March 21, 1752) was a Germany, German-born glassmaker and landowner in Pennsylvania. One of the first German colonists in Pennsylvania, he became a leader of that community and prospered in land transactions. He “arrived in Philadelphia in 1717 with nearly no money; at the time of his death in 1752, his wealth outstripped that of the contemporary elite more than threefold...an immigrant’s path to achieving the American Dream." Family He was the father of Richard Wistar, Sr. (1727-1781), glassmaker and landowner in Pennsylvania and the grandfather of Caspar Wistar (physician), Caspar Wistar (1761-1818), the physician and anatomy, anatomist after whom the genus ''Wisteria'' is named. Another child, Rebecca Wistar, married Samuel Morris (soldier), Samuel Morris. His brother, John Wister, John (born Johannes Wüster) (1708–1789) emigrated to Philadelphia in 1727 and settled in the Germantown district. John was registered u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caspar Wistar (physician)
Caspar Wistar (September 13, 1761January 22, 1818) was an American physician and anatomist. He is sometimes referred to as Caspar Wistar the Younger, to distinguish him from his grandfather of the same name. Biography He was born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Richard Wistar (1727–1781) and Sarah Wyatt (1733–1771). He was the grandson of Caspar Wistar (1696–1752), a German immigrant, Quaker and glassmaker. Education He was educated at the Friends' school in his native city, where he received a thorough classical training. His interest in medicine began while he was aiding in the care of the wounded after the battle of Germantown, and he made his first studies under the direction of Dr. John Redman. He studied medicine, first at the University of Pennsylvania (receiving his Bachelor of Medicine degree in 1782), and then at the University of Edinburgh (receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1786). While in Scotland he was, for two successive years, preside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac J
Isaac; grc, Ἰσαάκ, Isaák; ar, إسحٰق/إسحاق, Isḥāq; am, ይስሐቅ is one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites and an important figure in the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He was the son of Abraham and Sarah, the father of Jacob and Esau, and the grandfather of the twelve tribes of Israel. Isaac's name means "he will laugh", reflecting the laughter, in disbelief, of Abraham and Sarah, when told by God that they would have a child., He is the only patriarch whose name was not changed, and the only one who did not move out of Canaan. According to the narrative, he died aged 180, the longest-lived of the three patriarchs. Etymology The anglicized name "Isaac" is a transliteration of the Hebrew name () which literally means "He laughs/will laugh." Ugaritic texts dating from the 13th century BCE refer to the benevolent smile of the Canaanite deity El. Genesis, however, ascribes the laughter to Isaac's parents, Abraham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wistar Institute
The Wistar Institute () is an independent, nonprofit research institution in biomedical science, with expertise in oncology, immunology, infectious disease and vaccine research. Located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, Wistar was founded in 1892 as America's first nonprofit institution solely focused on biomedical research and training. The institute ties with the university, reflected in research collaboration and shared access to facilities. Since 1972, Wistar has been a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. It has received the highest rating of "exceptional" in two consecutive terms in 2013 and 2018 by the Cancer Center Support Grant. Known worldwide for vaccine development, some of the institute's accomplishments are its contributions to the creation of vaccines for rubella (German Measles), rotavirus and rabies. Research Cancer research Working at The Wistar Institute Cancer Center spans from basic to translational and disease-relevant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wistar Rat
A laboratory rat or lab rat is a brown rat of the subspecies '' Rattus norvegicus domestica'' which is bred and kept for scientific research. While less commonly used for research than mice (see laboratory mouse), rats have served as an important animal model for research in psychology and biomedical science. Origins In 18th century Europe, wild brown rats ran rampant and this infestation fueled the industry of rat-catching. Rat-catchers would not only make money by trapping the rodents, but also by selling them for food or, more commonly, for rat-baiting. Rat-baiting was a popular sport, which involved filling a pit with rats and timing how long it took for a terrier to kill them all. Over time, breeding the rats for these contests may have produced variations in color, notably the albino and hooded varieties. The first time one of these albino mutants was brought into a laboratory for a study was in 1828 for an experiment on fasting. Over the next 30 years, rats were u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Wistar
Mount Wistar ( da, Wistars Fjeld or ''Wistar Bjerg'') is a mountain in Peary Land, Northern Greenland. Administratively it is part of the Northeast Greenland National Park. History Mt Wistar was deemed to have been seen in 1900 by Robert Peary from the northern side of the Frederick E. Hyde Fjord. It was named after General Isaac J. Wistar (1827-1905), then President of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Peary thought he recognized it as a mountain he had seen from Navy Cliff in his 1892 expedition. It was mapped by Danish Arctic explorer Lauge Koch and named ''(Wistars Fjeld)'' during his Cartographic Air Expedition of 1938. In 1950 Eigil Knuth, the leader of the Danish Peary Land Expedition, asserted that the mountain was part of Nordkrone.Spencer Apollonio, ''Lands That Hold One Spellbound: A Story of East Greenland'', 2008 p. 86 Geography Mt Wistar is the highest peak of the Nordkrone and is located to the south of the middle stretch of Frederick E. Hyde Fjord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
