William Warrick Cardozo

William Warrick Cardozo (1905-1962) was an African-American scientist who pioneered research on individuals suffering from Sickle Cell Anemia.[1] He initially attended Hampton University and later Ohio State University.[2] He was a medical doctor who worked primarily in Washington DC.[3] He additionally worked on the development of African-American children as well as Hodgkin disease.[1] He died of a heart attack.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Aetna: African American History Calendar: 1986: William Warrick Cardozo".
  2. 1 2 "Sickle Cell pioneer, Willliam W. Cardozo - African American Registry".
  3. ↑ "Dr. William Warrick Cardozo". J Natl Med Assoc. 54 (6): 723–724. 1 November 1962. PMC 2642202Freely accessible – via PubMed Central.


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