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We are halfway through our #WomensHistoryMonth, and this week we highlight 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗸𝗶𝗻, selected by the Molecular Discovery Platform led by Principal Investigator Stefan Kubicek at CeMM. Dorothy Hodgkin (1910–1994) was a British chemist awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964 “for her determinations by X-ray techniques of the structures of important biochemical substances.” Through groundbreaking applications of X-ray crystallography, she mapped the structures of penicillin, vitamin B12, and insulin. These discoveries helped scientists better understand and manufacture life-saving substances and established crystallography as an indispensable tool in modern science. Beyond her scientific achievements, Hodgkin was a lifelong advocate for world peace. She campaigned against nuclear weapons and believed in international scientific cooperation, including with Chinese and Soviet scientists during the Cold War. Dorothy Hodgkin’s legacy is reflected not only in the immediate scientific applications of her research and discoveries, expanding the limits of X-ray crystallography, but also in a deep commitment to science as a global endeavor that can bring people together. Join us next week as we spotlight another remarkable woman whose discoveries continue to shape science and society. 👩‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬 #WomenInSTEM #FamousScientistProject #ScienceIsOurMedicine