Doctor Jérôme Lejeune’s Gaze at the University of Ottawa
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From January 29th to February 1st, 2015, a group of University of Ottawa undergraduate students and I hosted an exhibit about the life and research of French physician Dr. Jérôme Lejeune, who in 1959 discovered Trisomy 21, the genetic origin of Down syndrome (DS). Considered the father of modern genetics, Dr. Lejeune believed medicine should serve the patient and not the disease. The exhibit focused on Lejeune’s profound humanity and compassion that accompanied his commitment to scientific truth. It also showed how this great scientist maintained an unshakeable adherence to his faith and conscience despite challenges and adversity.
Du 29 janvier au 1er février 2015, un groupe d’étudiants au premier cycle universitaire ont organisé une exposition portant sur la vie et les travaux de recherche du médecin français Dr Jérôme Lejeune, qui en 1959 a découvert la trisomie 21, l’origine génétique du syndrome de Down. Dr Lejeune est considéré comme le père de la génétique moderne. Il croyait que la médecine devait se concentrer sur le patient et non seulement sur sa maladie. L’exposition a mis en valeur l’humanité et la compassion du Dr Lejeune en illustrant comment ce grand scientifique a su maintenir sa foi et ses croyances malgré les défis à relever.
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