Description: (Pediatrician)
Jérôme Lejeune was a distinguished French pediatrician and geneticist renowned for his pioneering research on the correlation between diseases and chromosome abnormalities. His notable discoveries in relation to Down Syndrome and cri du chat syndrome have significantly advanced the understanding of these conditions. Lejeune's firm opposition to the unethical practice of prenatal testing for eugenic reasons, particularly through selective abortion, further underscored his commitment to ethical principles in genetics. His substantial contributions to the field and ethical advocacy have had a lasting influence, resulting in his recognition and honor within the Catholic Church.