Frances Oldham Kelsey: Standing Up to Big Pharma

Frances Oldham Kelsey, a Canadian pharmacologist, played a crucial role in preventing the sale of thalidomide in the US. Despite pressure from a major drug company, she refused to approve the drug due to safety concerns, ultimately saving thousands of lives. Her actions led to significant changes in drug regulation and testing in the US. Kelsey was later honored with the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service.

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