Dr Helen Battle

Born: 31 August 1903, Canada
Died: 17 June 1994
Country most active: Canada
Also known as: NA

The following bio was written by Emma Rosen, author of On This Day She Made History: 366 Days With Women Who Shaped the World and This Day In Human Ingenuity & Discovery: 366 Days of Scientific Milestones with Women in the Spotlight, and has been republished with permission.

Helen Irene Battle was a trailblazing Canadian ichthyologist and marine biologist. Helen Battle was the first Canadian woman to attain a PhD in marine biology. Her pioneering spirit extended to her laboratory-centered approach, setting her apart as one of the early zoologists to embrace intensive laboratory investigations, in contrast to the prevailing trend of field research at the time. As a testament to her enduring contributions, she held the title of emeritus professor of zoology at the University of Western Ontario starting in 1972.

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