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Stories of Courage #6: Asima Chatterjee

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Asima Chatterjee (23 September, 1917 – 22 November, 2006) was and organic chemist and worked in phytomedicine who is notable for being the first woman to receive a Doctorate of Science from an Indian University. She graduated with honors in chemistry before earning a Master’s degree and a doctoral degree from the University of Calcutta. She was also the first woman to be elected as the general president of the Indian Science Congress. Her research on vinca alkaloids and the development of anti-epileptic and anti-malarial drugs are her most significant contributions to science. She was awarded the CV Raman Award and the Padma Bhushan.

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  1. https://scientificwomen.net/women/chatterjee-asima-113
  2. https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/rgKiCdKgS8UJIw
  3. https://www.ias.ac.in/public/Resources/Initiatives/Women_in_Science/Contributors/Chatterjee.pdf
  4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asima_Chatterjee

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