Kathleen Weston

Kathleen Weston, M.D., (née Shingler, March 26, 1907 – January 11, 2016) was a leader in medical research and teaching, as well as a trailblazer for women in the medical profession.

Early life Weston was born Kathleen Shingler in Kenton, Michigan. Her father, William Shingler, and her mother, Ednah Shingler, She switched to a major in biology and graduated in 1929. In 1951, at the age of 44, Weston received her M.D. from Temple University with honours. She was one of only 5 women in the graduating class of 125 students. For three years Weston worked on this project, directing infectious control tests of the vaccine to ensure no live virus was present. She then became head of the company's toxicology laboratory in Michigan

After her retirement, Weston dedicated her time to the Kenton Historical Society where she helped document the history of her hometown. At the age of 100 she moved in with her son, where she continued to read and educate herself until her death. A member of the Society of Toxicology for over 50 years A member of the American Medical Women's Association Was honoured in the house of representatives for her lifelong work at the forefront of medical research in the field of prescription drug toxicology Was honoured at the White House by President Lyndon Johnson as one of the nation's “Outstanding Medical Women.” Listed in the Who’s Who of American Women since 1969 Received the Don Franke Award for best article appearing in the Drug Information Journal in 1979 Received the Distinguished Alumni Award of Northern Michigan University in 1983 for her work in medical research and education