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Dr. Laraque-Arena, leader in health equity, named new WIMLF president
Dr. Laraque-Arena, leader in health equity, named new WIMLF president

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, a champion for children’s rights and health equity, has been named president of the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation, an organization which celebrates the determination, passion, and fortitude of women of the past to build a path to a future.

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJune 23, 2022
Saw Seang Mei and Nicole Fram: Revolutionizing Eye Research & Health
Saw Seang Mei and Nicole Fram: Revolutionizing Eye Research & Health

Meet two indefatigable women who brought ophthalmology into focus

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJune 9, 2022
Reisa Sperling and Marian Diamond: At the Forefront of Alzheimer’s and Brain Research
Reisa Sperling and Marian Diamond: At the Forefront of Alzheimer’s and Brain Research

Two women who shattered medicine’s understanding of the brain

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMay 27, 2022
Catherine Lord: Transforming Autism Research
Catherine Lord: Transforming Autism Research

An unapologetic & tailored approach to treatment

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMay 16, 2022
Lorna Wing & Judith Gould: Pioneers in Autism Research
Lorna Wing & Judith Gould: Pioneers in Autism Research

The formidable British duo who helped cast light on the Autism spectrum

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMay 4, 2022
Women Pioneers in the Public Health Battle with HIV/AIDS
Women Pioneers in the Public Health Battle with HIV/AIDS

Three remarkable women who fought stigma and saved lives

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFApril 14, 2022
Hattie Alexander: The First Woman to Head a National Medical Organization
Hattie Alexander: The First Woman to Head a National Medical Organization

How she saved thousands of infants’ lives before leading the American Pediatric Society

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMarch 30, 2022
Breaking Through: Three Extraordinary Women Who Improved the Lives of Many
Breaking Through: Three Extraordinary Women Who Improved the Lives of Many

A look at some incredible medical break-throughs led by women for Women’s History Month

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMarch 15, 2022
Eliza Ann Grier: A Short Career with a Lasting Legacy
Eliza Ann Grier: A Short Career with a Lasting Legacy

How a tenacious young woman went from slave to Georgia’s first Black, female doctor

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMarch 2, 2022
From Medicine to Governing: The Political Rise of Four Remarkable Black Female Physicians
From Medicine to Governing: The Political Rise of Four Remarkable Black Female Physicians

Four Black women of medicine to inspire us all during Black History Month

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFFebruary 16, 2022
Honoring Women Pioneers in Mental Health
Honoring Women Pioneers in Mental Health

Reflecting upon some of the early women leaders in a field of growing importance

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJanuary 31, 2022
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
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