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She is famous for making a drug called 6 mercaptopurine the purpose for helping those with leukemia

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What is the birth name of Gertrude Elion?

Gertrude Elion's birth name is Gertrude Belle Elion.


Who was Gertrude Elion?

Gertrude Belle Elion Gertrude Belle Elion was born in New York City on January 23, 1918. She died on February 23, 1999 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Elion was an American biochemist and pharmacologist. In 1998 she won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. What makes her famous is that she treated a lot of major diseases. She was also a famous scientist.


What famous woman in history was the 1988 Nobel Prize winner?

Gertrude Belle Elion.


When did gertrude belle elion make her invention?

1988


What did Gertrude B Elion accomplish?

Gertrude Belle Elion accomplished making many drugs to cure dieses. Such, as Leukemia, AIDS, and Herpes.


What drug did gertrude belle elion invent?

Drug called 6 mercaptopurine


What did Gertrude Belle Elion die from?

Gertrude B. Elion died on February 21, 1999 at the age of 81.


Who is gertrude elion?

she is a lady thay was a famous scientist.


What is Gertrude Belle Elion's little brother's name?

Gertrude's little brother's name was Herbert. :) He went to college for engineering and physics.


Why was Gertrude Elion famous?

she found cures for illnesses


What did Gertrude Belle Elion invent?

Gertrude Belle Elion was a biochemist and pharmacologist who did important work in developing drugs to treat diseases such as leukemia and HIV/AIDS. She did not invent any particular drug, but she was instrumental in the development of several important pharmaceuticals, including the first successful antiviral drug, acyclovir.


What is Gertrude B. Elion's birthday?

Gertrude B. Elion was born on January 23, 1918.