Background and Career:
– Born in Woodville, Derbyshire, to Ralph and Marjorie Lunn
– Attended Ashby de la Zouch Grammar School and graduated from Liverpool University in 1963 with first-class honors in geology
– Worked at the British Geological Survey (BGS) and led significant research on environment and health
– Established the high-resolution BGS Geochemical Baseline of the Environment (G-BASE) program
– Explored geological issues through geochemical maps and discovered three belts of alpine type ultramafic rocks in the Scottish Highlands
– Advocated for biomimicry, green chemistry, and sustainability
– Held positions as Chief Scientist at BGS, Professor of Geochemistry at Imperial College London, and was the first female President of the Institution of Mining & Metallurgy
– Awarded a CBE in 1997 for contributions to Earth science and industry
Cancer Research and Dietary Recommendations:
– Diagnosed with breast cancer six times
– Discovered a correlation between cancer rates and dairy consumption
– Recommended a dairy-free diet for cancer patients
– Adopted a plant-based diet for 18 years and remained cancer-free
– Believed dairy consumption increased the risk of breast and prostate cancer
Scientific Contributions and Publications:
– Co-wrote scientific reports and papers, including ‘Alpine Type Ultramafic Rocks and Episodic Mountain Building in the Scottish Highlands’ and ‘Pollutants, human health and the environment – A risk-based approach’
– Publications featured in journals like Nature Physical Science and Applied Geochemistry
– Research topics included ultramafic rocks, mountain building, pollutants, human health, and environmental risks
– Collaborated with professionals like James Bone, Kristin Vala Ragnarsdottir, and Nickalaos Voulvoulis
Impact and Recognition:
– Legacy as a pioneer in geochemical and environmental surveys
– Influence on public figures like Robert Downey Jr.
– Recognition through honours and references in publications like ‘Your Life in Your Hands’
– Contribution to the field of applied geochemistry and understanding environmental challenges and human health
Collaborators and Co-authors:
– Collaborated with a diverse range of experts, including David L. Katz, Michael Klaper, and Susan M. Levin
– Notable figures like Robert Downey Jr. and Robert O. Young associated with the field
– Involvement of various professionals in related works
Jane Anne Plant CBE, FREng, FRSE, FRSA (1945–2016) was a leading geochemist, scientist, and author. Plant was a pioneer in the field of geochemical surveys and environmental surveys. She was Chief Scientist at the British Geological Survey and was a Professor of Geochemistry at Imperial College London. Plant was also highly involved in the Institution of Mining & Metallurgy (now Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) where she was involved in many aspects including a role on the Council, and was the first female President of the Institution of Mining & Metallurgy, a post she held from 2001 to 2002. This gave her an extensive network of key connections with government, industry and academia.
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| Born | 1 February 1945 |
| Died | 4 March 2016 (aged 71) |
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| Awards | CBE, FREng, FRSE, FRSA |
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| Fields | Geochemistry |
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| Website | cancersupportinternational |
Plant was diagnosed with cancer six times and studied the link between dairy and breast cancer. She published several books on the subject.
Plant was appointed a CBE in 1997 in recognition of her contribution to Earth science and industry. She was a British Geological Survey scientist until her retirement from the role of Chief Scientist in 2005. Plant was Emeritus Professor of Geochemistry at Imperial College until her death on 4 March 2016.