JAMES EWING

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 12/25/1866     Death: 5/16/1943

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

James Stephen Ewing was an American pathologist. He was the first professor of pathology at Cornell University and discovered a form of bone cancer that was later named after him, Ewing sarcoma.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

James Ewing was intellectually unique for his pioneering work in the field of pathology, particularly in his discovery of a previously unidentified form of bone cancer, now known as Ewing sarcoma. His research and findings not only advanced medical knowledge but also contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of cancer. Ewing's establishment of the first pathology department at Cornell University further solidified his legacy as a groundbreaking figure in the field.

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