About John McEachern
Lived 1872 – 1947 (aged 75). John McEachern was a Canadian physician, oncologist and surgeon.
John Sinclair McEachern (April 16, 1872 – December 12, 1947) was a Canadian physician. He served as president of the CMA from 1934 to 1935. From 1938 to 1944, he was founding president of the Canadian Society for the Control of Cancer, later the Canadian Cancer Society.
The McEachern Cancer Research Laboratory, later the University of Alberta Cancer Research Group, was named in his honour.
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Who was John McEachern?
Canadian surgeon
When was John McEachern born?
John McEachern was born on 16 April 1872 in Stayner.
When did John McEachern die?
John McEachern died on 12 December 1947.
What was John McEachern's occupation?
John McEachern was a physician, oncologist and surgeon.
What nationality was John McEachern?
John McEachern was Canadian.
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