Gertrude B. Elion

1,094 words, approx. 4 pages

The American biochemist Gertrude B. Elion (1918-1999) won a Nobel Prize for her scientific discovery of drugs to treat leukemia and herpes and to prevent the rejection of kidney transplants.Born in Ne... Read more

Gertrude Belle Elion and George H. Hitchings

382 words, approx. 2 pages

George H. Hitchings and Gertrude B. Elion developed the first drugs specifically designed for cancer therapy, as well as drugs to treat bacterial and viral infections and prevent rejection of transpla... Read more

Gertrude Belle Elion

1,990 words, approx. 7 pages

Gertrude Belle Elion's innovative approach to drug discovery furthered the understanding of cellular metabolism and led to the development of medications for leukemia, gout, herpes, malaria, and immun... Read more

Gertrude Belle Elion

1,811 words, approx. 7 pages

Gertrude Belle Elion's innovative approach to drug discovery advanced the understanding of cellular metabolism and led to the development of medications for leukemia, gout, herpes, malaria, and the re... Read more

Gertrude Belle Elion

1,874 words, approx. 7 pages

Gertrude Belle Elion's innovative approach to drug discovery furthered the understanding of cellular metabolism and led to the development of medications for leukemia, gout, herpes, malaria, and the r... Read more

Gertrude Belle Elion

1,830 words, approx. 7 pages

Gertrude Belle Elion's innovative approach to drug discovery advanced the understanding of cellular metabolism and led to the development of medications for leukemia, gout, herpes, malaria, and the re... Read more

Gertrude Belle Elion

1,864 words, approx. 7 pages

Gertrude Belle Elion's innovative approach to drug discovery furthered the understanding of cellular metabolism and led to the development of medications for leukemia, gout, herpes, malaria, and the r... Read more

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