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Frances Oldham Kelsey vs Oswald Avery

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Frances Oldham Kelsey
IQN/A
Born1914
Died2015
OriginCobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada
Known ForPreventing thalidomide from being marketed in the United States
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Oswald Avery
IQN/A
Born1877
Died1955
OriginHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Known For Avery–MacLeod–McCarty experiment DNA transmits heredity

About Frances Oldham Kelsey

A Canadian-born American pharmacologist and physician. Kelsey's career intersected with the passage of laws strengthening FDA oversight of pharmaceuticals.

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About Oswald Avery

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The Verdict

Neither Frances Oldham Kelsey nor Oswald Avery has a formally estimated IQ score, but both are universally recognized as among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Frances Oldham Kelsey or Oswald Avery?

Neither has a formally estimated IQ in the Geniuses.Club database, though both are recognized as extraordinary intellects.

What is each genius known for?

Frances Oldham Kelsey is known for: Preventing thalidomide from being marketed in the United States. Oswald Avery is known for: Avery–MacLeod–McCarty experiment DNA transmits heredity .

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Frances Oldham Kelsey and Oswald Avery are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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