Historical information
John Chassar Moir was a fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. In 1932. Dr Moir discovered Ergometrine, which is a major factor in the control of bleeding following delivery.
Physical description
Framed photograph. Image depicts a bust of Professor John Chassar Moir in profile. Caption beneath image reads "J. CHASSAR MOIR/1900-1976/ LLD, MA, MD, F.R.C.S.Ed, F.R.C.O.G/Discovered Ergometrine 1932". Photograph is autographed "Chassar Moir 19...(illeg.) 1938?"
