Marie Curie (Nobel Prize winner, researched platinum-based drugs)

Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist known for her groundbreaking work on radioactivity, which helped unlock new understanding of atomic science. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains one of the few to earn two in different fields (Physics and Chemistry). Her research on radioactive elements led to the development of medical treatments, including platinum-based drugs such as cisplatin. These drugs, inspired by her studies, are used today to treat certain cancers, highlighting her lasting impact on medicine and science.