Asima Chatterjee
Asima Chatterjee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 September 1917 |
| Died | 22 November 2006 (aged 89) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Education | University of Calcutta (DS) |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Spouse |
Baradananda Chatterjee
(m. 1945) |
| Children | 1 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Organic chemistry, phytomedicine |
| Institutions | |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 18 February 1982 – 13 April 1984 | |
| In office 9 May 1984 – 8 May 1990 | |
| Constituency | Nominated |
Asima Chatterjee (23 September 1917 – 22 November 2006) was an Indian organic chemist noted for her work in the fields of organic chemistry and phytomedicine. Her most notable work includes research on vinca alkaloids, the development of anti-epileptic drugs, and development of anti-malarial drugs. She also authored a considerable volume of work on medicinal plants of the Indian subcontinent. She was the first woman to receive a Doctorate of Science from an Indian university.