Elizabeth Lee Hazen Scientist

Elizabeth Lee Hazen (August 24, 1885 in Mississippi – June 24, 1975) is most known for her contribution to the development of nystatin. Her education focused on science and research where she developed a passion for microbiology. Her peers and teachers knew her as a quick learner and a bright student. In 1948, she teamed up with Rachel Fuller Brown'>Rachel Fuller Brown to develop nystatin, the first non-toxic drug treatment for fungal infections in humans. Her research had multiple applications ranging from saving infected trees to restoring paintings and artwork damaged due to mold.

Personal facts

Elizabeth Lee Hazen
Birth dateAugust 24, 1885
Birth place
Coahoma County Mississippi
Nationality
United States
Citizenship
United States
Date of deathJune 24, 1975
Place of death
Seattle
Residence
New York City
Education
Columbia University
Mississippi University for Women
Known for
Nystatin

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Scientist

awards
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Field of study
Microbiology

Elizabeth Lee Hazen on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:RAD.SCHL:sch00478
  2. http://radcliffe.harvard.edu/schlesinger-library