Marie Curie theory of "radioactivity" (a term that she coined), techniques for isolating radioactive isotopes, and the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. Under her direction, the world's first studies into the treatment of neoplasms were conducted using radioactive isotopes. She founded the Curie Institutes in Paris and in Warsaw, which remain major centres of medical research today. During World War I, she developed mobile radiography units to provide X-ray services to field hospitals. While a French citizen, Marie Skłodowska Curie, who used both surnames, never lost her sense of Polish identity. She taught her daughters the Polish language and took
Marie Curie (charity) a staggering £30,000 and two years later the Marie Curie Memorial Foundation officially became a charity - number 207994. An extensive nationwide survey was undertaken to help identify medical, nursing and research needs in relation to cancer. The results formed the basis of the work of the Foundation and, largely, still do today. The Executive Board delegate the day-to-day management of Marie Curie to their Chief Executive, Dr Jane Collins, who appoints the Executive Board, made up of the charity’s most senior managers. Who are:- Dr Jane Collins (Chief Executive) Jude Bridge(Executive Director, Marketing, Fundraising and Public Affairs) Caroline Hamblett