Shirley Jeffrey

Shirley Jeffrey (1940–2014) was an eminent Australia figure whose career in sciences left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Shirley exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Shirley Winifred Jeffrey was an Australian marine biologist and naturalist, who researched biochemical separation techniques, specialising in micro-algal research; her discovery, isolation and purification of chlorophyll c allowed for the evaluation of oceanic microscopic plant biomass and photosynthesis. She was christened The Mother of chlorophyll c by one of her early mentors, Professor Andrew Benson of the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego....

The passing of Shirley Jeffrey on 2014-01-04 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across Australia and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.