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What major breed of dairy cattle did Dr. Thomas Philip Lecky develop?
What severe child malnutrition syndrome did Dr. Cicely Delphine Williams discover?
Which treatment did Dr. Manley Elisha West co-develop for glaucoma?
In which area did Professor Louis Grant conduct significant research?
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What plant did Dr. Paula Tennant bioengineer for disease resistance?
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In which year did Dr. Thomas Philip Lecky receive the Order of Merit?
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Which university did Dr. Manley Elisha West attend for his Doctor of Philosophy?
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What was Dr. Cicely Delphine Williams' primary role at the World Health Organization?
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Study Notes
Jamaican Scientists and Their Contributions
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Dr. Thomas Philip Lecky (1904-1994)
- Born in Portland, Jamaica
- Earned a PhD in Agriculture from the University of Edinburgh in 1951
- Developed the Jamaica Hope breed of dairy cattle
- Also created the Jamaica Red and Jamaica Black breeds
- Received the Order of Merit in 1978 for his work on Jamaica's cattle industry
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Dr. Cicely Delphine Williams (1893-1992)
- Born in Westmoreland, Jamaica
- Discovered kwashiorkor, a severe child malnutrition syndrome
- One of the first women admitted to study medicine at the University of Oxford
- Worked as an adviser for maternal and child health at the World Health Organization
- Received the Order of Merit from the Jamaican government in 1976
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Dr. Manley Elisha West (1929-2012)
- Born in Fairy Hill, Portland, Jamaica
- Earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology from the University of London in 1967
- Co-developed Canasol, a cannabis-derived treatment for glaucoma
- Canasol is significantly cheaper than other synthetic glaucoma treatments
- Received the Order of Merit in 1987 for his contributions to pharmacology
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Professor Louis Grant (1913-1993)
- Renowned pathologist and microbiologist
- Conducted significant research on dengue fever and other diseases
- Instrumental in mass vaccinations and public health campaigns
- Isolated the dengue virus during an outbreak in the 1960s
- His work gained international recognition and influenced global health practices
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Dr. Paula Tennant (1967-present)
- Born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Studied biology at the University of the West Indies, later received a PhD from Cornell University
- Developed a bioengineered papaya resistant to the Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV)
- Her work aimed to protect the papaya industry in the Caribbean and North America
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Explore the remarkable achievements of Jamaican scientists who made significant contributions in various fields. This quiz highlights the lives and impacts of figures like Dr. Thomas Philip Lecky, Dr. Cicely Delphine Williams, and Dr. Manley Elisha West. Test your knowledge on their groundbreaking work and legacy.
