June Almeida
June Almeida | |
|---|---|
| Born | June Dalziel Hart 5 October 1930 |
| Died | 1 December 2007 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Pioneering work in viral imaging and identification of the coronavirus |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Virology |
| Institutions | St Thomas' Hospital, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Wellcome Research Laboratories |
June Dalziel Almeida (5 October 1930 – 1 December 2007) was a Scottish virologist who made significant contributions to the field of viral imaging and the identification of the coronavirus. Her innovative techniques in electron microscopy have had a lasting impact on the study of viruses.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
June Almeida was born June Dalziel Hart on 5 October 1930 in Glasgow, Scotland. She grew up in a working-class family and showed an early interest in science. Despite her academic potential, she left school at the age of 16 due to financial constraints and began working as a laboratory technician.
Career[edit | edit source]
Early Career[edit | edit source]
Almeida started her career as a laboratory technician in Glasgow Royal Infirmary. She later moved to London where she worked at St Thomas' Hospital. It was here that she honed her skills in electron microscopy.
Breakthrough in Virology[edit | edit source]
In the 1960s, Almeida moved to Canada to work at the Ontario Cancer Institute in Toronto. Her work there led to significant advancements in the field of virology. She developed innovative techniques for visualizing viruses using electron microscopy, which allowed for the detailed study of viral structures.
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One of Almeida's most notable achievements was the identification of the coronavirus. In 1966, while working at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London, she used her imaging techniques to identify and describe the structure of the virus, which was later named the coronavirus due to its crown-like appearance.
Later Career[edit | edit source]
Almeida continued her work in virology at the Wellcome Research Laboratories in Beckenham, Kent. She published numerous papers and contributed to the understanding of various viral diseases.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
June Almeida married Enriques Almeida, a Venezuelan artist, and they had one daughter. She passed away on 1 December 2007 in Bexhill-on-Sea, England.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
June Almeida's pioneering work in virology has had a lasting impact on the field. Her techniques in electron microscopy are still used today, and her identification of the coronavirus has proven to be of immense importance, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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