Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin was a pioneering British chemist who specialized in using X-ray crystallography to determine the 3D structures of complex molecules. Her work significantly advanced understanding of vital biological substances like penicillin and vitamin B12, which helped develop medicines. In 1964, she received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her discoveries. Hodgkin's research provided crucial insights into how molecules function, influencing medicine and biochemistry. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in her field and her contributions continue to impact science and healthcare today.