Millions of women around the world owe their lives to George N. Papanicolaou (1883-1962), the Greek scientist who devised, and gave his name to the famous "Pap-test," a smear test preventing uterine cancer. This year UNESCO is commemorating the 50th anniversary since the death of the physician and his groundbreaking work as a pioneer in cytology and early cancer detection.

To honour the eminent scientist, the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. along with the Hellenic Foundation for Culture is organizing a special exhibition titled George Papanicolaou: A Pioneer in Medical Research, which features a large photographic timeline of Papanicolaou’s life and work.


The exhibition, part of a series of commemorative events to follow, was inaugurated on November 14 and will run until February 2013, under the auspices of the US Secretary of Health and the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO.

Greek News Agenda: Doctor P and the Women & Honouring a Great Scientist; See also US Calendar of Greek cultural events in Washington DC: Fall Colors with Greek Culture