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Shirley Jeffrey
Australian marine biologist (1930-2014) · Australia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 83
Shirley Winifred Jeffrey was an Australian marine biologist and naturalist, who researched biochemical separation techniques, specialising in micro-algal research; her discovery, isolation and purification of chlorophyll c allowed for the evaluation of oceanic microscopic plant biomass and photosynthesis.
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2014Died4 January 20142007Shinkishi Hatai MedalAward2006Tasmanian Honour Roll of WomenAward2001Centenary MedalAward2000Gilbert Morgan Smith MedalAward1993Member of the Order of AustraliaAward1991Clarke MedalAwardFellow of the Australian Academy of ScienceAward1930Born4 April 1930
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She was christened The Mother of chlorophyll c by one of her early mentors, Professor Andrew Benson of the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego.
Country
Australia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2014 · aged 83
