Hong Shilü(1894—1955) was an outstanding pathologist and parasitologist in China, as well as one of the founders of human parasitology and parasitological research institutions in the country. This paper sorts out his life experiences, academic contributions, and the noble scientific spirit embodied in his deeds. Devoting his entire life to medical education and parasitological research, he achieved remarkable accomplishments in parasitological examination, epidemiological investigation, prevention and treatment of parasitic diseases, and the establishment of parasitological research institutions, laying a solid foundation for the development of parasitology in China. Rigorous in scholarship, pioneering in research and dedicated to public health, Hong Shilü embodied the lofty spiritual demeanor of the older generation of scientific researchers, who served the country with sincerity, dedicated themselves selflessly and forged ahead in the face of hardships.

Hong Shilü  /  parasitology  /  pioneermedical education  /  preventive medicine  /  scientific spirit