Sir James Whyte Black explained that he chose to study Medicine mainly under the influence of his elder brother, William Whyte, a graduate in Medicine from Scotland’s St Andrews University. (The Lancet 2010) Sir James Whyte Black attended Beath High School in Fife, Scotland where his teacher, Dr. Watson enthused him to pursue his mathematics study. Furthermore, Dr. Watson “more or less manhandled” (The Lancet 2010) him into sitting the entrance exam for St Andrews University. James Black received the Patrick Hamilton residential scholarship and became an undergraduate student in St Salvator 's Hall. James Black qualified in 1945 as a physician from the St Andrews University in Scotland. (Notable Names Database, 2016). James Whyte Black began his research in October 1946 where he joined Professor R.C. Garry’s laboratory at the St Andrews University’s Physiology Department. Pharmacologist James Black, moved to Singapore in 1947 where he began lecturing at the King Edward VII College of Medicine. Then, James Black returned to Scotland in 1950 where he was appointed the opportunity to start a new Physiology Department at the University of Glasgow Veterinary School. During the years 1958 to 1964, Imperial Chemical Industries employed James Black where he researched at their laboratory in Alderley Park, Cheshire. From 1973 to 1977, James Black was employed by the University College in London and later was selected to be the Chair in the Pharmacology Department. From the year
After graduating college in 1926, Charles Drew was later on enrolled to a medical school-McGill University- in Montreal, Canada, 1928. After studying in several colleges in Canada, Charles Drew returned to the United States and, in 1938, he went to Columbia University where Charles Drew continued exploring blood-related matters. It was there where Charles Drew discovered to process and preserve blood without its cells or plasma in it. Because of this new thesis and method he created, Charles Drew received his doctorate degree in 1940, and a degree in Doctor of Medical Science. During the late 1940’s, Charles Drew was recruited by a medical doctor, John Shudder, to set up a program where donors could donate their blood, and it will be preserved
James Eagan Holmes’ early upbringing was rather quiet and simple. He was raised in California; his father was a mathematician and his mother was a registered nurse. Holmes also has a sister. Many accounts, described him as smart, shy, performed
Marie Daly graduated from Hunter College High School and attended Queens College earning her bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1942. She then earned her master’s degree from New York University in 1944. Eventually she earned her title as the first African
James McClurg was born near Hampton, Virginia in 1746. They know little of his parents or siblings. As he grew older he attended the college of William and Mary in 1762 and he also studied in Edinburgh, UK. James graduated college in 1770. Soon after his graduation he worked on medical studies in London and Paris, he posted studies on human bile and reflections on the biliary secretions in 1772. Not long after these Studies he became a surgeon for the state militia in 1773 during the Revolution.
Commencing a pharmacy apprenticeship in 1924 at Benalla Dunlop moved to Melbourne in 1927 and attended the Pharmacy College. Excelling in his studies, he won a scholarship in 1930 to Ormond College, Melbourne University to study medicine. Here he acquired his nickname "Weary" (derived
Theresa's hospital in Waukegan, Illinois. And got buried in Elm Lawn cemetery in Elmhurst, Illinois. Which was really sad for his family because he died eight days after his birthday.After his death he did get recognized. For being the first black chemist elected to the National Academy. And got chosen for the National Inventors Hall Of Fame. He was also known for being an African American pioneer chemist synthesis of medicinal drugs. Lastly in 1999 his synthesis of physostigmine got recognized by the American Chemical Society as one out of the top twenty five achievements in the history of American chemistry.
It was almost unheard of at the time. Later, in 1944, she enrolled as a doctoral student at Columbia University. While there, she worked under the administration of Professor Dr. Mary L. Caldwell and completed her PhD in three years with the thesis, “A study of the products formed by the action of pancreatic amylase on corn starch.” In 1947, she became the first African American woman in America to complete a PhD in chemistry.
For six years, while at Broussais Hospital, he studied the reticuloendothelial’s function on immunity with Guido Biozzi. Due to the difficulties of finding research positions in France because he was considered a foreigner, he eventually moved back to New York to work as an Assistant Professor of Pathology at New York University School of Medicine. It was his work on immunogenetics that led to being awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1980. (Baruj Benacerraf - Biographical 2017)
James Wilson was born September 14, 1742 in Scotland. He studied at many universities but he never earned a degree. Then in 1766 he moved to America, where he tutored and taught
To top this impressive background off, Harvey was also a good student. William’s teachers wrote on his diploma “[Harvey] had conducted himself so wonderfully well in the examination, and had shown such skill, memory and learning that he had far surpassed even the great hopes which his examiners had formed of him. They decided therefore that he was skilful, expert, and most efficiently qualified both in arts and medicine…”
Watson. The tuition fee for medical school had been costly and stood as a formidable obstacle for him to overcome. His secondary school teachers urged him to consider other options, uncertain that medical school would be the optimal choice for him. Despite these admonitions, however, Dr. Watson was not discouraged. He was aware of the complications lack of money would provide, and worked hard to overcome them.
Dr.Holmes was born in Gilmanton, New Hampshire on May,16,1861.his parents names were as follows.Levi Horton Mudgett,father Theodate Page Price,mother. He had three siblings, Henry,Arthur,and Ellen. Dr. Holmes was found to be rather intelligent for his young age. He graduated from high school at the age of 16. He went to the University of Michigan from 1882–1884. Dr.Holmes was a physician.Dr.holmes hobbies included creating elaborate traps and labyrinths and torture.Holmes was America's
Dr. William Thornton was born on May 20, 1759 in the British West Indies where stayed until he graduated from the University of Aberdeen. After college, Thornton moved to the United States of America, where
Kettlewell was born in Howden, Yorkshire, and educated at Charterhouse School. During 1926 he studied medicine and zoology at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. During 1929 he began clinical training at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, then during 1935 joined a general medical practice in Cranleigh, Surrey. He also worked as an anesthetist at St. Luke's Hospital,
Eugene Robert Black was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1898.He was born into a wealthy family, his father was a lawyer and banker, later on became Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta. His mother was the daughter of Henry Woodfin Grady, a famous journalist, orator and spokesperson for the New South. He attended University of Georgia; he majored in Latin and graduated in 1918. The same year in June 1918 he married Elizabeth Blalock; they had two children within their marriage. After graduating he enlisted in the U.S Navy where he served on convoy duty in the North Atlantic during World War I. After his return he joined the investment firm of Harris, Forbes & Co., He later opened the first southern office of the firm in Atlanta. He traveled a lot selling bonds, having meeting with investors, and bankers. Because of all the work he had put in he eventually became a partner of the firm. Eugene’s wife passed away April, 2nd 1928, he remarried to in 1930 to Susette Heath they had one son within their marriage. Eugene Joined Chase National Bank as assistant vice president in 1933. Eugene moved from the Atlanta