Mary Catterall

Mary Catterall was born in London to William Rowley Williamson and Anne Marguerite Wlliamson. Catterall attended St Helen's School in Middlesex. She worked as a despatch rider for the Home Guard from 1939 to 1941. == Medical career ==

Catterall is recognised across the world for her pioneering work in neutron therapy. In 1943, she completed her initial training as a physiotherapist before deciding to re-train as a doctor. In the 1960s Catterall gained international attention for her work at Hammersmith Hospital using an early 5 MeV cyclotron for neutron therapy treatment. She worked at Hammersmith Hospital until 1987, and wrote articles for medical journals during this period. In 1978 Catterall gave a guest lecture at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois. By 1982, the Cyclotron Unit at Hammersmith Hospital was at risk of closure, and Catterall was offered a job in the United States of America. Catterall was a member of the British Institute of Radiology, Royal College of Radiologists and a Fellow of the American College of Radiology. In 1982, Catterall was awarded an honorary degree by Durham University as part of their 150th anniversary events. == Sculpture ==

Catterall first began to model in clay during the Second World War. Catterall was a member of the Chelsea Art Society. In 1998, Catterall sculpted a bust of John Ruskin to be exhibited in the Summer Exhibition at Holy Trinity, Sloane Street. The National Army Museum acquired five Bosnian sculptures by Catterall in 2008. == Collections ==

Catterall's work is held in the following permanent public collections: == Legacy ==

The annual Dr Mary Catterall Lecture is organised by the Cyclotron Trust for Cancer Treatment, and was first delivered in 2016. == References ==