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Dr. Jane C. Wright

Becoming A Cancer Researcher

  • Jane and her father researched anti-cancer chemicals
  • They would perform patient trials- Jane with the patients and Dr. Louis Wright in the lab
  • Performed patient trials on those with leukemia or other cancers of the lymphatic system

Accomplishments

  • After her father died in 1952, Jane took over as director of cancer research foundation at Harlem hospital
  • In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Jane to President of commission on heart disease cancer
  • Jane was the Highest ranking african american woman in US Medical Institution in 1967
  • In 1971 Jane C. Wright became the first female president of the New York Cancer Society
  • After a long and successful career she retired in 1987

The Wright Family History

Start of Career

  • Dr. Louis T. Wright- first black graduate of Harvard and first black doctor on staff on a New York city hospital
  • Her grandfather was an early graduate of the first African American medical school in Nashville

Background

  • After graduation, she began an internship at Bellevue Hospital
  • She continued at Harlem Hospital as a resident in internal medicine
  • In 1949 Jane was hired as staff physician with New York City Public Schools, but left 6 months after starting to join her father in cancer research

Dr. Jane C Wright

  • Born November 30, 1919 in New York
  • Oldest out of two siblings
  • Parents were Dr. Louis T. Wright and Corinne Cooke
  • Followed in the footsteps of her paternal side of the family
  • Died on February 19, 2013 in New Jersey at the age of 93

Studies

  • Jane excelled in her studies
  • She attended Smith College on a scholarship
  • She graduate from Smith College in 1942 and enrolled at New York Medical College on a scholarship
  • Jane was voted vice president of her class and graduate with honors in 1945

Personal Life

  • Growing up Jane enjoyed science and math
  • Jane was on the swim team and continued it in college
  • She got married in 1947 and had two children
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