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Barbara McClintock: Champion of the Jumping Genes
Barbara McClintock: Champion of the Jumping Genes

How a woman scientist challenged assumptions and revolutionized the field of genetics

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJanuary 10, 2022
Catherine DeAngelis: The Tireless Champion of Human Rights in Medicine
Catherine DeAngelis: The Tireless Champion of Human Rights in Medicine

Knocking down the many obstacles preventing women from receiving fair treatment

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJanuary 4, 2022
Edith Rebecca Saunders: The Mother of British Plant Genetics
Edith Rebecca Saunders: The Mother of British Plant Genetics

Using plant genetics to improve human health

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFNovember 23, 2021
Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA
Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA

The unsung pioneer of disease-causing viruses, including SARS-CoV-2

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFNovember 5, 2021
Mary-Claire King: When Science is Personal
Mary-Claire King: When Science is Personal

The genesis of Dr. King’s life’s work in the field of genetics

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFOctober 19, 2021King
Nettie Maria Stevens: Celebrating the Work of a Remarkable Geneticist
Nettie Maria Stevens: Celebrating the Work of a Remarkable Geneticist

Overlooked during her lifetime, Dr. Stevens’s impact stands the test of time

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFOctober 5, 2021
Women in Medicine Month: 3 Inspiring Collections to Explore
Women in Medicine Month: 3 Inspiring Collections to Explore

Meet these women. Learn their names. Hear their voices.

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFSeptember 22, 2021
Becoming a Scientific Leader
Becoming a Scientific Leader

Jennifer Doudna, PhD, shares her career journey as a woman and leader in medicine

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFSeptember 8, 2021
Pioneer Women in Immunology
Pioneer Women in Immunology

Following in the footsteps of these early pioneers, women continue to be leaders in immunology

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFAugust 27, 2021
Pioneer Women In Immunology: Katalin Karikó, PhD
Pioneer Women In Immunology: Katalin Karikó, PhD

“A vindication of the mRNA approach”

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFAugust 11, 2021
Dr. Virginia Apgar, a Trailblazer in Newborn Health
Dr. Virginia Apgar, a Trailblazer in Newborn Health

“Women are liberated from the time they leave the womb.”

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJune 15, 2021
Elizabeth Blackwell: Pioneer for Women in Medicine
Elizabeth Blackwell: Pioneer for Women in Medicine

Recognizing – and celebrating – the 200th anniversary of her birth

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Elizabeth BlackwellThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMay 4, 2021
Women Pioneers in Genetics: Moving the Field Forward
Women Pioneers in Genetics: Moving the Field Forward

Three women who made groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionized both the study of genetics and the practice of medicine

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFApril 27, 2021
Jennifer Doudna, Nobelist, to Receive Alma Dea Morani Award
Jennifer Doudna, Nobelist, to Receive Alma Dea Morani Award

The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation honors genetics pioneer

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFApril 12, 2021
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Carola Eisenberg
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Carola Eisenberg

The first woman dean at both M.I.T. and Harvard Medical School

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFApril 5, 2021
Beau Wangtrakuldee, PhD on PPE for Women
Beau Wangtrakuldee, PhD on PPE for Women

Dr. Wangtrakuldee shares her mission to create inclusive PPE along with advice for moving women up the ladder in medicine

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Advancing Women LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMarch 16, 2021
61 Black Women in Medicine You Should Know
61 Black Women in Medicine You Should Know

They’re the firsts, the pioneers, and the leaders who’ve impacted medicine

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Leading with Empathy: The Contributions of Jeanne Quint-Benoliel to Palliative Medicine
Leading with Empathy: The Contributions of Jeanne Quint-Benoliel to Palliative Medicine

Promoting compassion and support for patients, families, and nurses during end-of-life care

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The Power of NursingThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFFebruary 2, 2021
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