Professor J. G. Fitzgerald sailed for Europe, July 30th, on the Empress of Scotland. His itinerary included visits to Paris, Lyons, Brussels, Copenhagen, Lund, Stockholm, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Belfast. It is understood that the purpose of his trip is to gather in- formation in regard to the new developments in research in diphtheria immunization with anatoxin, developed by Ramon at the Pasteur Institute. (Anatoxin is a term used to designate diphtheria toxin modified in such a way as to diminish greatly the toxic effects and yet preserve its immunizing power. It is anticipated that this anatoxin will eventually supplant the use of toxin-antitoxin for purposes of active immunization).
In addition to study of this problem at first hand, Professor Fitzgerald hopes to see the plans of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Such a comprehensive itinerary, to be carried out in a very short time has necessitated literally a flying visit. Professor Fitzgerald has many flying hours to his credit.