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Tu Youyou

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Discover the key milestones in the life and career of Tu Youyou, the Chinese scientist who won the Nobel Prize for her breakthrough work in developing an anti-malarial drug. This timeline highlights major events from her early life, education, landmark discovery of artemisinin, to her recognition on the global stage.

Born December 30, 1930
Known as Pharmacologist
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Education
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Peking University
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91Years

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