Byward Market - Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Dr. Harold (Harry) Jennings
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 11, 2019
1. Dr. Harold (Harry) Jennings Marker
Distinguished Research Scientist and Officer of the Order of Canada
Pioneer in the field of conjugate vaccines and inventor of the meningitis C vaccine, which continues to save the lives of countless children worldwide.
Chercheur ιmιrite et Officier de l'Ordre du Canada
Pionnier dans le domaine des vaccins conjuguιs et inventeur du vaccin contre la mιningite C, qui continue de sauver la vie d'innombrables enfants dans le monde.
Erected by National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 45° 26.315′ N, 75° 41.81′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Byward Market - Parliament Hill. It is on Sussex Drive (Route 93) just south of King Edward Avenue (Route 99), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the National Research Council Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa ON K1N 5A2, Canada. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: National Research Council Canada / Le Conseil National de Recherches du Canada (a few steps from this marker); The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918) (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); National Artillery Memorial/Monument national aux artilleurs (about 180 meters away); The 25 Pounder, QF, Gun (about 180 meters away); Spain Remembers/L'Espagne se souvient/Espaρa no os olvida (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); WWII British Commonwealth/Empire Air Forces Honored Dead in Canada and the United States of America (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Ottawa Memorial/Le Monument commιmoratif d'Ottawa (approx. 0.3 kilometers
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 11, 2019
2. Dr. Harold (Harry) Jennings Marker wide view
(National Research Council Building behind)
(National Research Council Building behind)
Also see . . . Bravo to Harold Jennings for life-saving research. Congratulations to National Research Council Distinguished Researcher (2005) Harold Jennings on being invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall on Feb. 13 for his development of a successful vaccine for Group C meningitis. (Submitted on January 26, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
