Pathologist David Marine and the iodization of table salt.

David Marine (born 1880 – died November 6, 1976) was a renowned American pathologist recognized for his groundbreaking research on the treatment of goiter using iodine. His extensive studies demonstrated the clear effectiveness of iodine supplementation in both preventing and treating this common thyroid condition. Marine's important findings were instrumental in shaping public health policies, leading to the widespread iodization of table salt—a preventative measure that has since drastically reduced the incidence of iodine deficiency disorders across the globe.