James Till's Contributions to Biophysics
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In which year did James Till complete his PhD in biophysics?

  • 1961
  • 1955
  • 1957 (correct)
  • 1965
  • What significant award did James Till receive in 2005?

  • Royal Society of Canada Medal
  • Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research (correct)
  • Gairdner Foundation International Award
  • Nobel Prize in Physiology
  • What was the focus of James Till's extraordinary discovery with Ernest McCulloch?

  • Discovery of cancer treatment methodologies
  • Analysis of blood cell types
  • Development of radiation therapy techniques
  • Identification of unspecialized cells in bone marrow (correct)
  • What role did James Till recognize in his later research interests related to patient support?

    <p>The role of the internet in patient advocacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did James Till take up a research fellowship after completing his PhD?

    <p>University of Toronto (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key aspect related to cancer treatment did Till research in his later career?

    <p>Patient quality of life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution did James Till join in 1958 to collaborate with Ernest McCulloch?

    <p>Ontario Cancer Institute (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Till and McCulloch publish their influential paper on mouse bone marrow cells?

    <p>1961 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did James Till become a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada?

    <p>1969 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable aspect of James Till's early life before his academic achievements?

    <p>He grew up in a rural area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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