Angel M. Marchand
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Angel M. Marchand was a Puerto Rican allergy researcher and clinician.
Educated at Case Western Medical School, where he obtained his M.D.
in 1935, after obtaining his B.A.
in 1931 at Miami University
in Hamilton, Ohio, he was one of Puerto Rico's first board-certified allergist and immunologists. Active in the American College of Chest Physicians
, Marchand served as a Regent of the organization in 1951-52.
His constant research and extensive practice in allergy and immunology in Santurce, Puerto Rico allowed him to develop multiple vaccines to cure or prevent many allergies prevalent in tropical climates.
A prominent member of the Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico
, his list of patients included Governor Luis Muñoz Marín
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Marchand participated regularly in regional, hemispheric and international shooting competitions, including the 1968 Olympics, where he was Puerto Rico's second oldest athlete, at the age of 56.
Educated at Case Western Medical School, where he obtained his M.D.
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
in 1935, after obtaining his B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in 1931 at Miami University
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
in Hamilton, Ohio, he was one of Puerto Rico's first board-certified allergist and immunologists. Active in the American College of Chest Physicians
American College of Chest Physicians
The American College of Chest Physicians is a medical organization in the United States consisting of physicians and non-physician specialists in the field of chest medicine, which includes pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and critical care medicine....
, Marchand served as a Regent of the organization in 1951-52.
His constant research and extensive practice in allergy and immunology in Santurce, Puerto Rico allowed him to develop multiple vaccines to cure or prevent many allergies prevalent in tropical climates.
A prominent member of the Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico
Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico
The Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico is a political party that supports Puerto Rico's right to self-determination and sovereignty, through the enhancement of Puerto Rico's current status as a commonwealth....
, his list of patients included Governor Luis Muñoz Marín
Luis Muñoz Marín
Don José Luis Alberto Muñoz Marín was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist, and politician. Regarded as the "father of modern Puerto Rico," he was the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. Muñoz Marín was the son of Luis Muñoz Rivera, a renowned autonomist leader...
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Marchand participated regularly in regional, hemispheric and international shooting competitions, including the 1968 Olympics, where he was Puerto Rico's second oldest athlete, at the age of 56.
See also
- List of famous Puerto Ricans
- Puerto Rican scientists and inventors