Jane C. Wright, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJane C. Wright
American oncologist
Date of Birth: 30-Nov-1919
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States
Date of Death: 19-Feb-2013
Profession: oncologist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Jane C. Wright
- Jane Cooke Wright (also known as "Jane Jones" or "Mrs Jane Jones") (November 20, 1919 – February 19, 2013) was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy.
- In particular, Wright is credited with developing the technique of using human tissue culture rather than laboratory mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells.
- She also pioneered the use of the drug methotrexate to treat breast cancer and skin cancer (mycosis fungoids).
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