Brains, Boobs, & Beer

A New Nerd in Nine: Gertrude Elion

April 05, 2020 Hoppy Heather Season 1 Episode 20
Brains, Boobs, & Beer
A New Nerd in Nine: Gertrude Elion
Show Notes

In today's segment, learn about Gertrude Elion, a biochemist who developed drugs to combat various diseases including those caused by viruses.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
https://www.biography.com/scientist/gertrude-b-elion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_B._Elion