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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 9 2025

10 Utility Patents

#311 in Chapel Hill, NC

#3,985 in North Carolina

#187,055 in US

#376,576 in the World

Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America

Gertrude B Elion

Forward Citations = 66

Company Filing History:

Burroughs Wellcome Co.

Gertrude Belle Elion, born on January 23, 1918, was an American biochemist and National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) Inductee. Her groundbreaking work led to the invention of the leukemia-fighting drug 6-mercaptopurine and other antileukemic drugs. Elion’s research also facilitated kidney transplants by developing Imuran, a derivative of 6-mercaptopurine that prevented the body’s rejection of foreign tissues. She contributed significantly to the development of allopurinol for treating gout and the antiviral agent acyclovir for battling herpes virus infections. In 1988, Elion shared the Nobel Prize in Medicine for her transformative contributions. Her legacy endures as a pioneer who revolutionized medical science.

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