Ruth Ella Moore
Ruth Ella Moore was born on May 19, 1903. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Ruth Ella Moore
Ruth Ella Moore (May 19, 1903 – July 19, 1994) was an American bacteriologist and microbiologist, who, in 1933, became the first African-American woman to be awarded a Ph.D. in a natural science. She was a professor of bacteriology at Howard University. A decade later, she was installed as the head of the department of bacteriology, which she renamed to the department of microbiology. During that period she was promoted to associate professor of microbiology. She published her research on tuberculosis, immunology, dental caries, the response of gut microorganisms to antibiotics, and the blood…