Month: March 2016

Pat Goldman-Rakic: A Neurological Visionary Before the revolutionary discoveries of Patricia Goldman-Rakic, scientists considered the prefrontal cortex of the brain to be conventionally inaccessible and beyond meaningful research. An innovative thinker, Dr. Goldman-Rakic was able to implement an arsenal of analytical techniques, each of which shed more light on the labyrinth of neurons comprising the […]

Barbara McClintock was a scientist before her time. Yes, she studied corn genetics, which doesn’t sound too exciting, but unlike most she had the tenacious spirit and creative insight to make corn research dynamic and meaningful to even the field of medicine. McClintock’s investigations into the cytogenetics of corn ultimately led to the groundbreaking discovery […]

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African-American woman to receive a Doctor of Medicine degree in the U.S. After her groundbreaking career choice, Crumpler went on to make some very important contributions to medicine. In addition to her general knowledge as a physician, Crumpler focused on healing women and children. Rebecca Lee Becomes a […]

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to achieve a medical degree in the United States. She played an essential role in paving the way for women in the medical profession and was a leader in women’s health. How It All Began Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 to Samuel Blackwell and Hannah Lane. […]

As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, let’s take a moment to look at the achievements of Elizabeth Blackwell, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Barbara McClintock and Pat Goldman-Rakic. This timeline kicks off a “Women Who Impacted Medicine” series. Look out each week for a spotlight on a woman who rocked the medical world during her […]