Famous Jamaican Scientists Quiz

Pharmacology, specifically medicine development from marijuana.

Eye drops to treat glaucoma, a condition damaging the eye's optic nerve.

Natural composition, making it cheaper than other synthetic eye drops.

Order of Merit for developing Canasol.

Pathologist and microbiologist, focusing on diseases like Dengue fever.

Key role in establishing the Foundation for International Self Help Development (FISH).

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology from the University of London.

1929

Professor Grant focused on providing medical assistance to underserved populations, particularly those who couldn't afford it or faced long waiting times.

Grant researched diseases like tuberculosis, leptospirosis, and arboviruses.

Grant's research led to mass vaccination programs and public awareness campaigns.

Grant's work isolated the dengue virus, which was prevalent in Jamaica in the 1960s.

Dr. Tennant created a papaya resistant to the Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV).

PRSV caused yellowing, distortion, and spots on papaya leaves and trunks, heavily impacting papaya industries.

The bioengineered papaya variety created by Dr. Tennant which resists PRSV, named after the location and color.

Dr. Tennant earned a PhD from Cornell University after her pioneering work on the bioengineered papaya.

Dr. Lecky developed new cattle breeds (Jamaica Hope, Jamaica Red, Jamaica Black) adapted to the Jamaican climate, combining traits from different breeds (e.g., British Jersey, Holstein, Indian Sahiwal).

A new dairy cattle breed created by Dr. Lecky, combining British Jersey, Holstein, and Indian Sahiwal traits, suited for the warm Jamaican climate.

Dr. Williams discovered kwashiorkor, a malnutrition syndrome, while working in West Africa, recognizing the connection between insufficient protein and swollen bellies in malnourished children.

An acute form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein; recognized by Dr. Williams and characterized by swollen bellies and legs in hypo-pigmented children.

Dr. Williams specialized in nutrition, pediatrics, and maternal care, pioneering work in these fields.

Dr. Williams was one of the first women to study medicine at the University of Oxford, and the Colonial Medical Services sent her to work in the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana).

Dr. Lecky used natural selection and mutation to manipulate cattle species, a key to developing new breeds.

Dr. Williams's work contributed to maternal and child health, with her discovery of kwashiorkor and recommendations for high-protein diets, and later, her advisory role for the WHO.

A prosthetic knee designed for amputees, known for its flexibility and stability, particularly on uneven terrain. It was developed at Stanford University in partnership with the Jaipur Foot Group.

A Jamaican technology start-up that creates mobile and web applications, focusing on improving literacy and social networking.

A mobile application developed by Xormis to improve literacy among primary school students. It was the winning project at the Microsoft Imagine Cup.

A business networking application created by Xormis and launched in 2013. It provides location and event details, updates job titles, and monitors contact information.

The JaipurKnee is made of self-lubricating, oil-filled nylon. This material makes the knee both flexible and stable, even on uneven terrain.

The Jaipur Foot Group is a charity providing prostheses to amputees, particularly in India. They collaborated with Stanford University to improve the JaipurKnee.

Xormis won the Interoperability Challenge at the Microsoft Imagine Cup in 2010, with their project eSCAPE, a mobile application aimed at improving literacy in primary schools.

Grik.Ly is a business networking app that goes beyond simply holding contact information. It integrates location and event details of meetings, updates job titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses.

An eye drop medication developed by Drs. Manley West and Albert Lockhart to treat glaucoma, a condition affecting the optic nerve.

Dr. Williams discovered Kwashiorkor, a severe form of malnutrition in children, characterized by swollen bellies and legs, caused by protein deficiency.

Kwashiorkor is caused by a severe lack of protein in a child's diet, leading to various symptoms, including stunted growth and swelling.

Dr. Cicely Williams was a pioneering physician specialized in nutrition, pediatrics, and maternal care, making significant contributions to these fields.

PRSV is a disease that affects papaya trees, causing yellowing, distortion, and spots on leaves and trunks, significantly damaging papaya production.

Professor Tennant bioengineered a new papaya variety, 'Jamaica Solo Sunrise,' resistant to the Papaya Ringspot Virus, improving papaya production.

The Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) severely affected papaya crops, causing yellowing, distortion, and spots on leaves and trunks, impacting papaya industries.

This is a bioengineered papaya created by Dr. Tennant that's resistant to the Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV). It was named after its origin and color.

Dr. Paula Tennant received a PhD from Cornell University for her work on bioengineering a papaya resistant to PRSV.

This type of engineer focuses on improving human abilities by creating devices or modifications, like prosthetic limbs.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a prestigious university where Joel Sadler studied engineering.

Joel Sadler invented the JaipurKnee, a prosthetic knee joint, showcasing his technical abilities.

This award recognizes outstanding achievements in agriculture, which Dr. Paula Tennant received in 2001 for her work on papaya.