Clara Derber Bloomfield | |
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Born | Flushing, New York | May 15, 1942
Died | March 1, 2020 Columbus, Ohio | (aged 77)
Occupation(s) | Physician, scientist |
Spouse | Albert de la Chapelle (c. 1984–2020; her death) |
Clara Derber Bloomfield (May 15, 1942 – March 1, 2020), was an American physician and cancer researcher. Her work focused on the genetic changes that are present in certain types of blood cancers, and how those can be utilized to improve treatment for the affected patients.