Canadian Medical Researchers: McCulloch & Till
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What pivotal discovery did Ernest McCulloch and James Till make that significantly impacted cancer research?

  • They isolated and characterized hematopoietic stem cells. (correct)
  • They developed a novel chemotherapy treatment for leukemia.
  • They identified the genetic markers responsible for leukemia.
  • They invented a new technique for bone marrow transplantation.

    • What was the primary focus of Ernest McCulloch's research at the Ontario Cancer Institute?

  • Studying the formation of blood cells, both normal and malignant. (correct)
  • Investigating the genetic basis of various cancers.
  • Developing new surgical techniques for cancer treatment.
  • Improving radiation therapy techniques for cancer patients.

    • What specific area of hematology did Ernest McCulloch specialize in?

  • The study and treatment of leukemia (correct)
  • Red blood cell production and disorders
  • Platelet function and dysfunction
  • Blood clotting disorders

    • What was James Till's academic background before he shifted his focus to cancer research?

    <p>Physicist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific cells were the focus of Till and McCulloch's research related to radiation sensitivity?

    <p>Bone marrow cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells did Till and McCulloch discover within the bone marrow?

    <p>Unspecialized cells with the potential to develop into any blood cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did McCulloch join the Ontario Cancer Institute and begin his collaboration with James Till?

    <p>1957 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prestigious award did McCulloch and Till jointly receive for their groundbreaking research?

    <p>Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year were McCulloch and Till inducted into the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame?

    <p>2010 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Ernest McCulloch finish his medical degree?

    <p>1948 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Ernest McCulloch

    A Canadian hematologist known for cancer research and stem cells.

    James Till

    A physicist turned cancer researcher collaborating on stem cell discovery.

    Stem Cell Research

    Study of unspecialized cells that can develop into different blood cells.

    Ontario Cancer Institute

    Research center where McCulloch and Till collaborated in cancer studies.

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    Albert Lasker Award

    Prestigious award for medical research received by McCulloch and Till in 2005.

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    Adult Stem Cells

    Unspecialized cells found in bone marrow capable of developing into blood cells.

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    Radiation Sensitivity

    The responsiveness of bone marrow cells to radiation, a focus of McCulloch and Till's research.

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    Regenerative Medicine

    Field of medicine aimed at repairing or replacing damaged cells or tissues.

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    Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame

    Recognition awarded to notable figures in Canadian science, including McCulloch and Till.

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    Blood Cell Formation

    Process of developing red and white blood cells, central to McCulloch's research.

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    Study Notes

    Ernest McCulloch

    • Canadian hematologist
    • Dreamed of a leukemia cure
    • Radiation experiment led to key discoveries
    • Recognized findings as novel
    • Born and raised in Toronto.
    • Studied medicine at University of Toronto, became a doctor in 1948.
    • Research fellow in pathology (London, UK and Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto).
    • Joined Princess Margaret Hospital's Ontario Cancer Institute in 1957, leading hematology.
    • Collaborated with James Till on stem cell research.
    • Key figure in Canadian medical research.
    • Served on national/international advisory committees.
    • Called a "big picture thinker."
    • Received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research (2005).
    • Inducted into the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame (2010).

    James Till

    • Physicist, focused on cancer research.
    • Focused on radiation treatment
    • Rural Saskatchewan upbringing
    • Studied physics at the University of Saskatchewan.
    • PhD in biophysics from Yale University
    • Research fellowship at the University of Toronto
    • Joined work with Ernest McCulloch at Ontario Cancer Institute in 1958.
    • Discovered adult stem cells
    • Researched cancer treatment ethics.
    • Studies patient quality of life and the role of the internet.
    • Along with McCulloch, advanced cancer research.

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    Explore the groundbreaking contributions of Ernest McCulloch and James Till in the fields of hematology and cancer research. Learn about their innovative approaches to stem cell research and their significant impacts on medical science. Test your knowledge on their lives, studies, and accolades.

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