Nov 16,1943
Pathologist who has been the principal investigator on a team conducting research into the retrovirus HTLV-1 for twenty years. Through the study of diseases caused by the virus, previously unknown associations between this virus and certain diseases were identified. Additionally, the Ministry of Health has instituted the testing of blood for HTLV-1 in order to prevent its spread through transfusions.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
