Betty Hay

For the Canadian ballet teacher, see Betty Farrally.
Elizabeth Dexter "Betty" Hay
Betty Hay in her new laboratory at Harvard Medical School in 1960
Born(1927-04-02)April 2, 1927
Melbourne, Florida
DiedAugust 20, 2007(2007-08-20) (aged 80)
Wayland, Massachusetts[3]
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma mater
Known forinvestigations on limb regeneration, the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transitions (EMT), and the role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in cell differentiation
Awardselection to the National Academy of Sciences; the Centennial Award (AAA); the E.B. Wilson Medal (American Society for Cell Biology); Excellence in Science Award (FASEB); and the Henry Gray Award (AAA)[1]
Scientific career
FieldsCell biology; developmental biology[2]
InstitutionsAnatomy department at Johns Hopkins, anatomy department at Cornell Medical College, professorship of embryology at Harvard Medical School, chair of the department of anatomy and cellular biology at Harvard Medical School, president of American Association of Anatomists(1981-1982), American Society for Cell Biology (1976-1977), and Society for Developmental Biology (1973-1974)[1]
Academic advisorsS. Meryl Rose

Elizabeth Dexter "Betty" Hay (April 2, 1927 – August 20, 2007) was an American cell and developmental biologist. She was best known for her research in limb regeneration, the role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in cell differentiation, and epithelial-mesenchymal transitions (EMT). Hay led many research teams in discovering new findings in these related fields, which led her to obtain several high honors and awards for her work. Hay primarily worked with amphibians during her years of limb regeneration work and then moved onto avian epithelia for research on the ECM and EMT. Hay was thrilled by the introduction of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) during her lifetime, which aided her in many of her findings throughout her career. Moreover, Hay was a huge advocate of women in science during her lifetime.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Hay Memorial" (PDF). AAA Newsletter. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  2. ^ a b Svoboda, K.H.; Gordon, Marion (October 2008). "A Tribute to Elizabeth D. Hay, 1927-2007". Developmental Dynamics. 237 (10): 2605–2606. doi:10.1002/dvdy.21628. PMC 2862374. PMID 18697224.
  3. ^ Bernstein, Adam (August 29, 2007). "Elizabeth D. Hay; Scientist Advanced Research on Cells". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 18, 2014.