Joseph Lister

Joseph Lister (1827-1912) was a British surgeon and a pioneer of antiseptic surgery. He is best known for introducing the use of carbolic acid (phenol) for sterilizing surgical instruments and cleaning wounds, which significantly reduced postoperative infections and mortality rates. Lister's work was instrumental in the development of modern surgical practices and aseptic techniques. He is often referred to as the "father of modern surgery" for his contributions to infection control in the surgical field.