Marie Maynard Daly, PhD

Marie Maynard Daly, PhD

A biochemist with important contributions in four areas of research.

(1923 – 2003)

A biochemist with important contributions in four areas of research.

The first African-American woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry (awarded by Columbia University in 1947).

An elementary school in New York is named after her: Dr. Marie M. Daly Academy of Excellence.

Alma mater   Queens College; New York University;   Columbia University

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