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“Maybe I was young and 'cute' (after all, I was only twenty then), but I've learned over the years that when you put white lab coats on chemists, they all look alike!”

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Gertrude B. Elion

Gertrude B. Elion was an outstanding innovator known for her contributions to the field of drug chemistry. Born on January 23, 1918, and passing away on February 21, 1999, Elion's work in drug development, particularly in the research of antiviral and anticancer drugs, had a profound impact on medical progress. more

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