John Frederick McCrea

John Frederick McCrea (born 1922) was a South African physician known for his work in the field of tuberculosis research. He was the director of the South African Medical Research Council's Tuberculosis Research Unit from 1957 to 1987.

Early life and education

McCrea was born in 1922 in South Africa. He completed his medical degree at the University of Cape Town in 1945. After graduation, he worked as a general practitioner in Cape Town for several years before deciding to specialize in tuberculosis research.

Career

In 1957, McCrea was appointed as the director of the South African Medical Research Council's Tuberculosis Research Unit. He held this position until his retirement in 1987. During his tenure, he conducted extensive research on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of tuberculosis. His work contributed significantly to the understanding and control of the disease in South Africa.

McCrea was also involved in the development of new drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis. He was instrumental in the introduction of isoniazid, a first-line anti-tuberculosis medication, in South Africa.

Awards and recognition

In recognition of his contributions to tuberculosis research, McCrea received several awards and honors. He was awarded the Order of the Baobab, one of South Africa's highest civilian honors, in 2006. He was also a recipient of the World Health Organization's Koch Medal, an international award for outstanding contributions to the fight against tuberculosis.

Personal life

McCrea was married and had three children. He passed away in 2013.

See also

• Tuberculosis in South Africa
• South African Medical Research Council
• University of Cape Town

References

John Frederick McCrea Resources
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