The Harrison Lecture. STD awareness today.

The Harrison Lecture, 1976. Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) as a medical specialty.

It is a very special honour to give the second Harrison Lecture; and personally gratifying, though somewhat awesome, to follow that skilled clinician, scholar, and friend-Ambrose King. Colonel L. W. Harrison stands tall in the history of the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as he did in life. After his outstanding services to the Armed Forces of Great Britain in World War I, he returned to...

STD Awareness Month — April 2014

The first Harrison Lecture, 1974. The life and times of Colonel Harrison.

There are some of them who have left a name so that men declare their praise, and there are some who have no memorial, who have perished as though they had not lived." Ecclesiasticus, 44, v. 1 It is said that the devil quotes scripture for his purposes, so may I be allowed to open with that quotation from the Book of Ecclesaisticus. Or, perhaps even more suitable for our purpose is the same tho...

STD Awareness Month — April 2013

Onderstepoort today, yesterday and tomorrow. Commemorative lecture.

This lecture commences with a synopsis of the present activities and organization of the world-famous veterinary research institute in South Africa, colloquially and internationally known as Onderstepoort. Some of the major historic features which contributed to the origin, firm establishment and excellent reputation of Onderstepoort are subsequently outlined. Finally, the future of the institu...