About Edith Graef McGeer
Lived 1923 – 2023 (aged 99). Edith Graef McGeer was an American neuroscientist, known for Alzheimer's disease.
Education
McGeer, who said that her interest in mathematics began when she was five, skipped grades at the St. Agatha's School for Girls. At 16 years old, she declared a chemistry major at Swarthmore College and was not met with encouragement from the head of the chemistry department, since science wasn't considered a fitting profession for a woman in 1940.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edith Graef McGeer?
American neuroscientist
When was Edith Graef McGeer born?
Edith Graef McGeer was born on 18 November 1923 in New York City.
When did Edith Graef McGeer die?
Edith Graef McGeer died on 28 August 2023 in Vancouver.
What was Edith Graef McGeer's occupation?
Edith Graef McGeer was a neuroscientist.
What was Edith Graef McGeer known for?
Edith Graef McGeer was known for Alzheimer's disease.
What nationality was Edith Graef McGeer?
Edith Graef McGeer was American.
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· Wikipedia: Edith Graef McGeer
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