The man behind the book about the man behind the mould (& other books). Historian, writer, lecturer, archivist, Curator of Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum.
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During #ResearchOpenWeek, you can also join a guided tour of the Fleming Museum at St Mary's, Charing Cross Hospital or Hammersmith Hospital, with the chance to explore our Clinical Research Facility too.
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Our hospitals have a long history of research with world-wide impact. During our first open week, hear from experts on their work in sepsis, Alzheimer’s, children’s and women’s health, ophthalmology and prostate cancer.
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ALT Scientist wearing blue gloves carefully handling a pipette in a bright laboratory setting focused on research and innovation.
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Born in Ayrshire & always a proud Scot, Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington where he studied & worked from 1901 to 1955 & was also a Mary’s Man through & through. Enjoy your visit to the Alexander Fleming Museum @ImperialNHS in 2026
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Did you know that St Mary's Hospital is home to the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum?
Fleming discovered penicillin at St Mary's in 1928, a breakthrough that revolutionised medicine and earned him a Nobel Prize.
View a virtual tour of the museum. ➡️ imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/wha…
Honouring the 97th anniversary of the discovery of the world’s first antibiotic by Alexander Fleming at the birthplace of penicillin, Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum, a special day to see the very special place where a revolution in medicine began @ImperialNHS
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Dive into the fatal flaws that doomed the Titanic and the heroic actions of those who tried their best to save lives, in All About History 159
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All About History 159 is out now, featuring:
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Historical records, including the biography Penicillin Man by K. Brown, confirm this as a MYTH; A. Fleming called it a "wondrous fable" in a letter, and Churchill was actually treated with sulphonamides (M&B 693) in 1943, not penicillin (The Daily Telegraph on Dec 21, 1943)
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Celebrate #InternationalMuseumDay this Sunday, May 18! Explore the legacy of Sir Alexander Fleming at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. Dive into medical history & discover the story behind penicillin! 🧬 #ExplorePaddington #HiddenGem #AlexanderFleming #StMarysHospital
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✨ It's our favourite time of the month here at P&S HQ...
📚 New books are here! 📚
❓ Which of these will you be adding to your TBR?
