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Achievements

Molecules discovered

1988 1991

Nobel Prize in Medcine National Medal of Science

The first treatment for leukemia

Mercaptopurin

For malaria

Pyrimethamine

For viral herpes

Aciclovir

Quotes « Don’t be afraid of hard work. Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Don’t let others discourage you or tell you that you can’t do it. In my day I was told women didn’t go into chemistry. I saw no reason why we couldn’t »

For cancer treatment

Nelarabine

Gertrude Belle Elion

Pharmacologist

The first agent used for organ transplants

Azathioprine

Born in USA, in 1918, Gertrude Elion is a female pharmacologist who discover many molecules which help a lot to elaborate drugs for the fight against infections and other diseases.

The discovers of G.Elion are very important because the diseases mentioned still affects the population. Gertrude Elion is a strong figure among women scientists and its discoveries mean real progress for humanity.

Gertrude Elion