Helen Irene Battle

Zoology, Animals, Physiology, Metabolism

Pioneered the idea of using fish eggs to study the effects of cancer causing substances on cell growth.

Birthdate
August 31, 1903

Birthplace
London, Ontario

Date of Death
June 17, 1994

Place of Death
London, Ontario

Family Members

    Title
    Emeritus Professor of Zoology

    Status
    Deceased

    Degrees
    • B.A. Honors (Biology) University of Western Ontario, 1923
    • M.A. University of Western Ontario,1924
    • Ph.D. University of Toronto, 1928

    Awards
    • Helen Battle Award named, 1991
    • Canadian Society of Zoologists Honorary Member, 1967
    • F. E. J. Fry Medal, 1977
    • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
    • Canadian Centennial Medal, 1967

    Last Updated
    May 22, 2011

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