Jamaican Scientist Receives International Patent

Dr. Lawrence Williams, research scientist at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), has been awarded an international patent on a compound isolated from the Guinea Hen Weed as a Protein Complex of dibenzyl trisulphide.   This protein complex has the ability to kill a wide range of cancers.

With over thirteen years dedicated to this research, Dr. Williams has revealed that the complex is superior in killing cancer cells relative to the pure compound found in the Guinea Hen Weed -dibenzyl trisulphide.

This remarkable breakthrough comes at a time when the world is crippled by the effects of cancer, as it is one of the leading killers globally. Dr. Williams’ discovery has the potential to fight various kinds of cancers, a few of which are: melanoma, lung cancer and breast cancer. The molecule also has implications for the treatment of aging diseases.

This scientific breakthrough is good news for Jamaica given its ability to contribute to health, longevity and as a major foreign exchange earner. William’s discovery could change the face of medicine as we now know it.

According to Dr. Williams the next stage is conducting clinical trials of the compound and the development of a pharmaceutical agent.

The SRC, one of Jamaica’s chief proponents of scientific research and development, commends this team member on his outstanding contribution to science.

Rights to the patent is shared with Dr. George Levy, a Jamaican-born medical doctor living in the United States of America.