Edward Anthony Jenner, known as the founder of immunology, created the basis of modern vaccines paving the way for the elimination of once inevitable diseases such as smallpox (source 4.) The results of his work can be seen in modern healthcare. Edward contributed greatly to research and saved numerous lives with his invention of the smallpox vaccine. Edward Jenner was born on 17 May 1749 in Berkeley, Gloucestershire. He was the eighth child out of nine. His father was the vicar of Berkeley and from an early age Jenner received a strong education. Tragically, at the age of five Jenner lost both parents and was then further raised by his brother and sister who would soon marry the future vicar of Berkeley as his father had been. From an early age, Edward expressed an interest in country matters and rural topics. He often went to the River Severn to collect objects along the banks (source 1). As he grew up, these interests transformed into a desire to study basic scientific and medical studies. After studying at Wotton-under-Edge and Cirencester at the age of thirteen, Edward was apprenticed; he further acquired the knowledge to become a surgeon (source 2.) In 1770, Jenner moved to London to find a famous surgeon named John Hunter. Soon after meeting, they developed a strong relationship and became wonderful friends through the study of human anatomy and medical science (source 1). Jenner trained with Hunter for three years, then returned to Berkeley; Jenner then became the local practitioner and surgeon. This was very convenient for people who fell ill during the trip and also for citizens. During his status as a surgeon, he always pushed to do his absolute... middle of paper......ges and society. People would continue to isolate themselves or even burn corpses for fear of being infected with the disease. They would pretty much be scared for life if it weren't for Jenner. People say we owe a lot to Jenner for her productivity, leadership and quick thinking. As for all the difficult moments in Edward Jenner's life, as well as the tragedies he had to face, he also saved thousands of lives, and having said that I personally believe he has earned his place in medical history. Works Cited http://www.biographyonline. net/scientists/edward-jenner.html (source 1) http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111006154735AAEIvGb (source 2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC1200696/ (source 3)Source of the book: Diversified Health Occupations seventh edition Authors: Louise Simmers; Karen Simmers-Nartker; Sharon Simmers-Kobelak (source 4)