William Warrick Cardozo

William Warrick Cardozo (1905–1962) was an 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's disease.[1] He died of a heart attack.[2]

References
  1. "Aetna: African American History Calendar: 1986: William Warrick Cardozo".
  2. "Sickle Cell Pioneer, William W. Cardozo – African American Registry".
  3. "Dr. William Warrick Cardozo". Journal of the National Medical Association. 54 (6): 723–724. 1 November 1962. PMC 2642202.



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