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Her Impact is the podcast where we celebrate the stories of incredible women in science—pioneers, visionaries, and everyday heroes whose curiosity and courage have shaped the world around us. Hosted by Konstantia Achilleos, a woman in science and medical geology expert.
Healing the World: Tu Youyou’s Fight Against Malaria
Her Impact
11 minutes 38 seconds
7 months ago
Healing the World: Tu Youyou’s Fight Against Malaria
In this episode of Her Impact, we uncover the incredible journey of Tu Youyou, the scientist behind the discovery of artemisinin, a life-saving treatment for malaria. From her early life in Ningbo, China, to leading a secret research project that would change global medicine, Tu’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and determination.
🌿 What You’ll Hear:
✔️ The personal struggles that shaped her passion for medicine
✔️ The intense search for a cure during Project 523
✔️ How ancient remedies led to a modern breakthrough
✔️ The global impact of her Nobel Prize-winning discovery
Tu Youyou’s work has saved millions of lives, yet many people don’t know her name. Let’s change that. Tune in, get inspired, and celebrate this remarkable scientist with us.
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Her Impact
Her Impact is the podcast where we celebrate the stories of incredible women in science—pioneers, visionaries, and everyday heroes whose curiosity and courage have shaped the world around us. Hosted by Konstantia Achilleos, a woman in science and medical geology expert.
