Sanford Jackson
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Sanford Jackson was a prominent Canadian biochemist
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Jackson graduated from the University of Toronto
in chemical engineering and pathological chemistry. He was research biochemist and biochemist-in-chief at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children
1937-1974.
Jackson was founding member Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists and the Ontario Society of Clinical Chemists. He invented the bilirubinometer which measures the amount of bilirubin
in blood.
Jackson died in Toronto 4 September 2000 age 91.
Sanford's uncle, Clarence Hugh Jackson, was mayor of Fort William, Ontario
in 1904.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
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Jackson graduated from the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
in chemical engineering and pathological chemistry. He was research biochemist and biochemist-in-chief at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children
Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children – is a major paediatric centre for the Greater Toronto Area, serving patients up to age 18. Located on University Avenue in Downtown Toronto, SickKids is part of the city’s Discovery District, a critical mass of scientists and entrepreneurs who are focused on...
1937-1974.
Jackson was founding member Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists and the Ontario Society of Clinical Chemists. He invented the bilirubinometer which measures the amount of bilirubin
Bilirubin
Bilirubin is the yellow breakdown product of normal heme catabolism. Heme is found in hemoglobin, a principal component of red blood cells. Bilirubin is excreted in bile and urine, and elevated levels may indicate certain diseases...
in blood.
Jackson died in Toronto 4 September 2000 age 91.
Sanford's uncle, Clarence Hugh Jackson, was mayor of Fort William, Ontario
Fort William, Ontario
Fort William was a city in Northern Ontario, located on the Kaministiquia River, at its entrance to Lake Superior. It amalgamated with Port Arthur and the townships of Neebing and McIntyre to form the city of Thunder Bay in January 1970. Ever since then it has been the largest city in Northwestern...
in 1904.