Arrowsmith · Character
Oliver Marchand
A scientist at the McGurk Institute.
minor
Also known as Dr. Oliver Marchand, Marchand
First appearance: i
Oliver Marchand shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A young Black doctor who visits Martin, discusses bacteriophage, and offers assistance.
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