Jewel Plummer Cobb
Jewel Plummer Cobb | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 17, 1924 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 2017 Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Known for | Pioneering research in cell biology |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Cell biology |
| Institutions | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Thesis | The Nucleic Acids of Normal and Neoplastic Tissues (1950) |
Jewel Plummer Cobb (January 17, 1924 – January 1, 2017) was an American cell biologist known for her pioneering research in the field of cell biology. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and received her education at the University of Michigan.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Cobb was born on January 17, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois. She pursued her higher education at the University of Michigan, where she conducted groundbreaking research on the nucleic acids of normal and neoplastic tissues, culminating in her doctoral thesis titled "The Nucleic Acids of Normal and Neoplastic Tissues" in 1950.
Career[edit | edit source]
Throughout her career, Cobb made significant contributions to the field of cell biology. She held various positions at the University of California, Los Angeles and was a respected figure in the scientific community.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Cobb's work has had a lasting impact on the field of cell biology, inspiring future generations of scientists to pursue research in this area.
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