[Mo...] Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 90 years old today . Background Ashton, Chrystal Heather was born on July 11, 1929 in Dehra Dun, India. Arrived on England, 1935. Daughter of Harry George and Chrystal Tempé (Parsons) Champion. Education Bachelor in Phsyiology, Oxford University, England, 1951. Master of Arts, Bachelor of Medicine, BCh, Oxford University, England, 1954. DM, Oxford University, England, 1961. Career House physician, surgeon Middlesex Hospital, London, 1954-1957, research scholar, 1957-1959. Lecturer pharmacology Middlesex Hospital Medical School, 1961-1964, University Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, 1965-1974, senior lecturer, 1974-1986. Consultant in clinical pharmacology University Area Health Authority, Newcastle upon Tyne, since 1975, reader in clinical psychopharmacology, since 1986. Achievements Certified medical diplomate, university educator. Membership Fellow Royal College Physicians (life). Member Royal Society Medicine, British Pharmaceutical Society, British Association for Psychopharmacology, also others. Interests Other Interests Squash, tennis, walking, gardening, travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[no...] Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 90 years old today . Background Ashton, Chrystal Heather was born on July 11, 1929 in Dehra Dun, India. Arrived on England, 1935. Daughter of Harry George and Chrystal Tempé (Parsons) Champion. Education Bachelor in Phsyiology, Oxford University, England, 1951. Master of Arts, Bachelor of Medicine, BCh, Oxford University, England, 1954. DM, Oxford University, England, 1961. Career House physician, surgeon Middlesex Hospital, London, 1954-1957, research scholar, 1957-1959. Lecturer pharmacology Middlesex Hospital Medical School, 1961-1964, University Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, 1965-1974, senior lecturer, 1974-1986. Consultant in clinical pharmacology University Area Health Authority, Newcastle upon Tyne, since 1975, reader in clinical psychopharmacology, since 1986. Achievements Certified medical diplomate, university educator. Membership Fellow Royal College Physicians (life). Member Royal Society Medicine, British Pharmaceutical Society, British Association for Psychopharmacology, also others. Interests Other Interests Squash, tennis, walking, gardening, travel. is it a coincidence today is World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day? or was it named for her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mo...] Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 is it a coincidence today is World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day? or was it named for her? I don't really know....but it would make sense for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Wi...] Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Forever grateful to this lovely lady...one of the Angels who had a part in saving my life. Wishing Prof. Ashton health, peace, and happiness always. If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants. — Isaac Newton ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Be...] Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 A great person and champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[lo...] Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 is it a coincidence today is World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day? or was it named for her? I don't really know....but it would make sense for sure. Yes the date was chosen to coincide with her birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mo...] Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 I don't really know....but it would make sense for sure. Yes the date was chosen to coincide with her birthday. Cheers Fiona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Te...] Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Claudia, THANK YOU!!! She helped so many and still does today! :smitten: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Wh...] Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Happy Birthday Prof. Ashton. Thank you for being who you are. The world needs many, many more physicians like you. Can you imagine a world like that where docs actually believe you when you tell them what's going with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ma...] Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Dr. Ashton :balloon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pi...] Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Dr. Ashton, :happybday: From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for saving my life and those of others from the injuries and harm caused by poisonous benzodiazepine drugs. May you continue to receive peace, wellness, and joy always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mo...] Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Claudia, THANK YOU!!! She helped so many and still does today! :smitten: Welcome Terry....shes deserves a medal so does Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Te...] Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Yes, absolutely, Claudia, I agree 100%!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[lo...] Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Still hoping she might be included in the Queen's New Year's Honours list. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Te...] Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Yes, I certainly hope so, Fiona!! She has done a world of good to so many, far more than so many others!! Her manual is still used very much today, and she has had the guts, the courage, to continue with her work while doctors pooh-poohed her and still do to this day. A true champion walks alone, and she is one of them!!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[lo...] Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Yes, I certainly hope so, Fiona!! She has done a world of good to so many, far more than so many others!! Her manual is still used very much today, and she has had the guts, the courage, to continue with her work while doctors pooh-poohed her and still do to this day. A true champion walks alone, and she is one of them!!! :thumbsup: At least she knows how much she is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Te...] Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I'm very glad of that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ka...] Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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