Alice Ball, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alice Ball

Developed treatment for leprosy

Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1892

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States

Date of Death: 31-Dec-1916

Profession: pharmacist, chemist

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Alice Augusta Ball (July 24, 1892 – December 31, 1916) was an African American chemist who developed an injectable herbal extract (ethyl hydnocarpate) that was the most effective treatment for leprosy during the early 20th century.
She was the first woman and first African American to receive a master's degree from the University of Hawaii, and was also the university's first female chemistry professor.