"Prince of science"
A new showcase is dedicated to the medical practitioner
Paul Ehrlich
Paul Ehrlich showcase, Berlin, 2012
© photo: Gelia Eisert
Paul Ehrlich attempting a "hand experiment," Frankfurt a. M., 1910-1915
His enthusiasm for dyeing experiments inspired the comment "Ehrlich dyes the longest" during his studies.
© Rockefeller University Archives, New York
Paul Ehrlich and his secretary Martha Marquart in his office, Frankfurt a. M., around 1910
Paul Ehrlich’s diverse research interests were also reflected in his overfilled office.
© Rockefeller University Archives, New York
Royal Institute for Experimental Therapy with the Georg-Speyer-Haus, Frankfurt/Main, 1922
Next to the "Royal Institute for Experimental Therapy," the Georg-Speyer-Haus housing the Chemotherapy Research Institute was built. This was Paul Ehrlich’s domain. © Georg-Speyer-Haus, Frankfurt a.M.
Microscope and dye bottles from the holdings of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Langen, Hessen, 1890-1915
Paul Ehrlich used this microscope and these glass bottles of dye powder in his research.
© photo: Gelia Eisert
Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Langen, Hessen, 2005
Paul Ehrlich’s legacy is still evident today – the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut for Vaccines and Biomedicine in Langen carries his name and followed on from his first institute. © Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Langen, Hessen
Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Langen, Hessen, 2005
Paul Ehrlich’s legacy is still evident today – the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut for Vaccines and Biomedicine in Langen carries his name and followed on from his first institute. © Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Langen, Hessen
The list of Paul Ehrlich’s research achievements is long and varied. The medical doctor discovered a cure for syphilis, founded the field of cancer research and developed the side-chain theory, which laid the foundation for understanding immune responses. Paul Ehrlich was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1908 for his work in immunity research.
It all began with a fascination with colors: Ehrlich developed dye-based procedures that enabled doctors to demonstrate the existence of pathogens and their distribution in the blood. This basic research made it possible to diagnose and treat many illnesses.
Visit the museum's blog to learn how some exhibition pieces found their way into the showcase dedicated to Paul Ehrlich.
