1925 - 2013
Janet Rowley American Biologist
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Details
| First Name |
Janet
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| Last Name |
Rowley
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| Birthday |
5th April, 1925
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| Birthplace |
New York City
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| Died |
17th December, 2013
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| Place of Death |
Chicago, Illinois
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Biologist
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Janet Davison Rowley (April 5, 1925 – December 17, 2013) was an American human geneticist and the first scientist to identify a chromosomal translocation as the cause of leukemia and other cancers. This proved that cancer is a genetic disease. Rowley spent majority of her life working in Chicago and received many awards and honors throughout her life, recognizing her achievements and contributions in the area of genetics.