About John Browne
Lived 1904 – 1984 (aged 79). John Browne was a Canadian physician.
John Symonds Lyon Browne (April 13, 1904
In 1964, he helped establish the Conseil du recherche medical du Quebec, later known as the Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec, and also helped found the Canadian Clinical Investigation Travel Club, later the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation.
He is credited with contributing to important advances in endocrinology. During his time at McGill, he pressed for the addition of more biochemistry and physiology in the undergraduate curriculum for clinical medicine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Browne?
Canadian physician, born 1904 (1904–1984)
When was John Browne born?
John Browne was born on 13 April 1904 in Wembley.
When did John Browne die?
John Browne died on 21 January 1984.
What was John Browne's occupation?
John Browne was a physician.
What nationality was John Browne?
John Browne was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Browne (scientist)
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