Frederic Eugene Basil Foley, an alumnus of Yale University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, emerged as a prominent figure in medical innovation, particularly in urology. His career, initially fostered under the tutelage of Dr. William Stewart Halsted, transitioned to a focus on surgical research at Harvard University. Foley's most significant contribution was the development of the Foley balloon catheter, a groundbreaking urologic device created in collaboration with rubber chemist R.A. Lees and presented at the 1935 American Urological Association convention. Despite the absence of patent rights, Foley's design became widely distributed and remains a fundamental component in contemporary catheters. Additionally, Foley's contributions extended to the development of the Foley Operation for treating pelvic-ureteric junction strictures, the invention of the hydraulic operating table, a rotatable resectoscope, and the first artificial sphincter. His extensive impact on medical technology and techniques endures as a cornerstone in the field, even after his passing at 74 from lung cancer complications. Reference: Tatem, Alexander J., et al. "Frederick Eugene Basil Foley: His Life and Innovations." Urology, vol. 81, no. 5, 2013, pp. 927–931., doi:10.1016/j.urology.2012.12.035.