Asima Chatterjee
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Indian organic chemist (1917–2006) Asima Chatterjee was an Indian organic chemist noted for her work in the fields of organic chemistry and phytomedicine. Her most notable work includes research on vinca alkaloids, the development of anti-epileptic drugs, and development of anti-malarial drugs. She also authored a considerable volume of work on medicinal plants of the Indian subcontinent. She was the first woman to receive a Doctorate of Science from an Indian university. 550,079 views on September 23, 2017 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Travis Scott, It (2017 film), Kylie Jenner, Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Wiki link
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