Cobb, Jewel Plummer
1924-2017 · Contribution: 1950s-1970s
Cancer cell research; melanin pigmentation studies
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Impact on the world
Her research on cell physiology and melanin contributed to understanding cancer treatment response, and she went on to lead California State University, Fullerton as one of the few Black women college presidents of her era.
Life & background
A cell biologist, Cobb earned a PhD in cell physiology and conducted research on melanin and cancer cell response to chemotherapy drugs, later serving as president of California State University, Fullerton and as a prominent advocate for minority students in science.
Sources
- National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity; Encyclopedia.com; BlackPast.org; Current Biology (Cell Press) 2024 profile
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