Ghanaian biochemistry TV star Marian Addy
Marian Addy was the first female science professor in Ghana, who studied herbal medicine – and was a TV star
At a time when female professors of science were a rarity in the developed world, Addy blazed a trail in Ghana. She rigorously tested the traditional medicines popular in her country, collaborating with the most important international agencies. Perhaps most importantly, she left a legacy of inspiring young people, especially girls, to follow her into science in Ghana.