[Research and cure: knowledge and prophylaxis of endemic goiter in Argentina (1916-1958).]. / Investigar y curar: conocimientos y profilaxis del bocio endémico en la Argentina (1916-1958).

The present paper focuses on the reconstruction of the historical circumstances of knowledge production as well as and the debates about endemic goiter disease during the period 1916-1955 in Argentina. Taking into account the social, political and material dimensions, this text explores the re-signification of scientific and medical knowledge oriented to the prevention and health treatment, through the positioning of several social actors engaged all along the period, and the diverse historical and institutional contexts.