Kekwick. A Life of Research in Physical Biochemistry: Ralph Ambrose Kekwick Frs in Conversation with Winifred Watkins Frs, 10 December 1991

Synopsis

Ralph Ambrose Kekwick (1908-2000), was born in Leytonstone, Essex. A graduate of University College London, an institution with which he maintained a long association, he spent many years at the Lister Institute for Preventive Medicine in London where he undertook ultracentrifuge and electrophoretic investigations on pathological and immune sera. Later he used the same techniques in his pioneering research on blood plasma analysis. In 1957 his work led to the first clinical use of Factor-8 in treating haemophilia. He discusses his career, his family background, family life, and activities during his retirement years. 144 minutes.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1991

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

biochemistry; blood analysis; electrophoresis; haematology; haemophilia; history of science; research; science; scientists

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Biochemical Society

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