In 1952, Dr. Wright became director of the Cancer Research Foundation at Harlem Hospital - a position that
had been held by her father. In 1955 she became an associate professor and Director of Cancer Research
at New York University Medical Center.
Dr. Wright's pioneering research work focused on investigating the
effects of various drugs on cancerous tumors.
Her work advanced the science of chemotherapy - especially in
the treatment of breast and skin cancer. Over her career, Dr. Wright published over 75 papers on
cancer chemotherapy.
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Source: http://www.african-american-scientists.com
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