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James Ewing

1866-12-25 – 1943-05-16

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James EweingCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

James Stephen Ewing ( YOO-ing; December 25, 1866 in Pittsburgh – May 16, 1943 in New York City) was an American pathologist. He was the first professor of pathology at Cornell University and discovered a form of bone cancer that was later named after him, Ewing sarcoma.

Occupation & Career

physician, oncologist, scientist, pathologist

Education

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons; Amherst College

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

John Scott Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

John Scott Award

Employer

Cornell University

Organizations & Memberships

National Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

Amherst College · Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q706034 — wikidata View source

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