Frances Oldham Kelsey

Frances Oldham Kelsey, PhD’38, MD’50, FDA scientist who spurred drug reform, 1914-2015

Frances Oldham Kelsey, PhD’38, MD’50, FDA scientist who spurred drug reform, 1914-2015

Aug 11, 2015
Frances Oldham Kelsey, Who Saved U.S. Babies From Thalidomide, Dies at 101

Frances Oldham Kelsey, Who Saved U.S. Babies From Thalidomide, Dies at 101

Alumna Frances Oldham Kelsey remembered for her efforts in banning harmful thalidomide and strengthening FDA regulations

Aug 10, 2015
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