Janet Rowley
(1925-2013)
American human geneticist
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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.
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5 April 1925 New York City
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17 December 2013 (aged 88) Chicago, Illinois
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