Dr. Marie Maynard Daly Paved the Way for Women in Chemistry

Photo: Dr. Marie Maynard Daly.

Article by Kelly McSweeney.

Dr. Marie Maynard Daly was a biochemist who studied fundamental science that contributed to our understanding of how to keep the human body healthy. Her research led to the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA and more, but like many Black female pioneers in science, she isn’t a household name. Here, we celebrate her contributions to chemistry and healthcare, which she accomplished in the context of racial and gender bias.

Inspiration

Daly was born in 1921 in Queens, New York, according to Biography.com. Both sides of her family sought education at a time when Black people, women — and especially Black women — were often denied admission to traditional universities. Her mother came from a family of readers, and she often read aloud to Marie and helped her with homework. […]

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