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Clara Maass: Nurse Who Died for Science | Jersey News
In 1901, brave nurse Clara Maass volunteered to be bitten by yellow fever-carrying mosquitoes in Havana, Cuba — a risky experiment meant to unlock immunity. Just ten days later, at age 25, she died. Already a decorated nurse from the Spanish-American War and the Philippines, Clara was known for her unwavering care — even with deadly diseases. Her mother called her death “little short of murder,” raising ethical questions about consent in medical research. Though controversial, her sacrifice helped halt the study and spurred mosquito control that eradicated outbreaks in Havana. Today, her…
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