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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Dr. Frances Kathleen Oldham Kelsey

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating biography profiles the life and accomplishments of the woman who opposed the use of thalidomide due to its dangerous side effects.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Frances Oldham Kelsey

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating article describes the important role Dr. Kelsey played in keeping the drug thalidomide from being used in the United States.