Jeanette Crossley | |
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Born | 1949 |
Died | 11 October 2015 |
Known for | developing blood spot tests for cystic fibrosis, Addison's disease research |
Awards | Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit |
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Alma mater | University of Auckland |
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Institutions | University of Auckland |
Jeanette Rosemary Crossley MNZM (nee Niblett, 1949 – 11 October 2015) was a New Zealand biochemist, who pioneered the development of bloodspot tests for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. In 2009 Crossley was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to science, in particular Addison's disease.