What's in a name?

Professor Jerome Lejeune's monumental contribution to medicine and genetics has almost been forgotten in certain circles. Certainly, in the USA and France, he has made a lasting impact and there exist Foundations that carry his name. But what about this small family practice in the middle of the Hills region in NSW, Australia? Why have we seen fit to share Jerome Lejeune's vision in putting our talents at the service of life?

Find out in this and future podcasts!

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References:

1) American Life League c. 1988, 'Legendary geneticist Jerome Lejeune in a rare interview in English', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_QjrZY4WP4 , accessed 9/3/2019

2) Moynihan, C (April 2007), 'Saintly scientists: Hate the disease, love the diseased', Mercator.net, https://www.mercatornet.com/mobile/view/saintly_scientists_hate_the_disease_love_the_diseased , accessed 9/3/2019

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J Hist Neurosci. 1995 Jun;4(2):133-7

4) Calva, P (May 2015), 'Who was Professeor Jerome Lejeune'  Culture of Life Foundation, accessed 10/3/2019\

5) Dr Paul Camarata, 2015, 'Servant of God, Jerome Lejeune, Physician, Pro Life Advocate' The Saint Cast, http://saintcast.org/sc-146-servant-of-god-jerome-lejeune-physician-pro-life-advocate accessed 2018