Agnes J. Quirk | |
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Born | 1884 |
Died | 1974 |
Occupation(s) | bacteriologist, plant pathologist, inventor |
Agnes J. Quirk (1884–1974) was an American bacteriologist, plant pathologist, and inventor. [1] She oversaw the culturing of bacteria in the Laboratory of Plant Pathology at the United States Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry. [2] She received a patent [3] for the production of penicillin mold and jelly in 1952. [4]
Hired by B.T. Galloway, who headed the Laboratory of Plant Pathology at the USDA's Bureau of Plant Industry. There, in 1901, she became an assistant to pathologist-in-charge Erwin Frink Smith, who was "proud of his record of appointing women to work at the department." [4] [5] [6]
Quirk's research focused on crown gall oxidation phenomena and culture mediums used in pathogenic analyses, working alongside Nellie A. Brown. [5] Her original job titles at the laboratory consisted of "laboratory aide" and "scientific assistant". [7] While a lab assistant, Quirk had three of her own assistants who helped her prepare growth media. [8] She also invented a new apparatus to help measure amounts of media more accurately and without funnels. [8]
In 1923, she worked with Edna H. Fawcett to publish a paper concerning the hydrogen-ion concentration in culture mediums. Their joint research considered "the approximate ranges of growth (acid-alkaline) of more than 24 bacteria pathogenic to plants." [4]
From 1928 to 1948, Quirk was the head of the laboratory. [9] At the Symposium on Bacterial Dissociation and Life Cycles of the Society of American Bacteriologists, Quirk presented "A Five-fold Technic for Producing the Filterable Form of Bacillus phytophthorus," showcasing her skills in bacteriology. [10] As a bacteriologist with experience, Quirk would share out different culturing techniques, like a formula for potato agar and a novel growth medium. [11]
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Agnes J. Quirk | |
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![]() Quirk in 1932 | |
Born | 1884 |
Died | 1974 |
Occupation(s) | bacteriologist, plant pathologist, inventor |
Agnes J. Quirk (1884–1974) was an American bacteriologist, plant pathologist, and inventor. [1] She oversaw the culturing of bacteria in the Laboratory of Plant Pathology at the United States Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry. [2] She received a patent [3] for the production of penicillin mold and jelly in 1952. [4]
Hired by B.T. Galloway, who headed the Laboratory of Plant Pathology at the USDA's Bureau of Plant Industry. There, in 1901, she became an assistant to pathologist-in-charge Erwin Frink Smith, who was "proud of his record of appointing women to work at the department." [4] [5] [6]
Quirk's research focused on crown gall oxidation phenomena and culture mediums used in pathogenic analyses, working alongside Nellie A. Brown. [5] Her original job titles at the laboratory consisted of "laboratory aide" and "scientific assistant". [7] While a lab assistant, Quirk had three of her own assistants who helped her prepare growth media. [8] She also invented a new apparatus to help measure amounts of media more accurately and without funnels. [8]
In 1923, she worked with Edna H. Fawcett to publish a paper concerning the hydrogen-ion concentration in culture mediums. Their joint research considered "the approximate ranges of growth (acid-alkaline) of more than 24 bacteria pathogenic to plants." [4]
From 1928 to 1948, Quirk was the head of the laboratory. [9] At the Symposium on Bacterial Dissociation and Life Cycles of the Society of American Bacteriologists, Quirk presented "A Five-fold Technic for Producing the Filterable Form of Bacillus phytophthorus," showcasing her skills in bacteriology. [10] As a bacteriologist with experience, Quirk would share out different culturing techniques, like a formula for potato agar and a novel growth medium. [11]
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