Jane C. Wright

Jane Cooke Wright was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy. In particular, Wright is credited with developing the technique of using human tissue culture rather than laboratory mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells. She also pioneered the use of the drug methotrexate to treat breast cancer and skin cancer.

30 November 1919

Born on the same birth day (30 November): Cho Nam-chul • Colin Mochrie • Efrem Zimbalist Jr. • Francisco Sandaza • Frank Ifield • Iván Guerrero • Jimmy Bowen • John Cosin • John M. Goldman • Joël Champetier • Jushin Liger • Norman Deeley • Praveen Chaudhari • Sofia Araújo

Born in the same month (November 1919): Carol Bruce • Eric Thompson (racing driver) • Eva Todor • France Štiglic • Hermann Bondi • Johnny Desmond • Ludovic Kennedy • Michael Strank • Norman Tokar • Phyllis Thaxter