: Working at the Pasteur Institute in Paris , he co-discovered the toxins for Diphtheria and Tetanus alongside Émile Roux.
: He established laboratories to produce anti-plague serums for both humans and livestock, which were used to treat patients across India and China. Explorer and Agronomist in Vietnam
Alexandre Yersin (1863–1943) was a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist best known for co-discovering the bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague, later named Yersinia pestis in his honor. While his scientific contributions saved millions globally, his legacy is most deeply felt in Vietnam, where he lived for decades and is venerated as a national hero and humanitarian. Scientific Breakthroughs
: He introduced the Brazilian rubber tree ( Hevea brasiliensis ) to Indochina, founding a multi-billion dollar industry.
If you are visiting Nha Trang, several landmarks honor "Ông Năm," as he was affectionately called by locals.
: Working at the Pasteur Institute in Paris , he co-discovered the toxins for Diphtheria and Tetanus alongside Émile Roux.
: He established laboratories to produce anti-plague serums for both humans and livestock, which were used to treat patients across India and China. Explorer and Agronomist in Vietnam alexandre yersin
Alexandre Yersin (1863–1943) was a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist best known for co-discovering the bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague, later named Yersinia pestis in his honor. While his scientific contributions saved millions globally, his legacy is most deeply felt in Vietnam, where he lived for decades and is venerated as a national hero and humanitarian. Scientific Breakthroughs : Working at the Pasteur Institute in Paris
: He introduced the Brazilian rubber tree ( Hevea brasiliensis ) to Indochina, founding a multi-billion dollar industry. several landmarks honor "Ông Năm
If you are visiting Nha Trang, several landmarks honor "Ông Năm," as he was affectionately called by locals.