Marcella Boveri
Marcella Boveri | |
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Marcella Boveri in 1897 | |
| Born | Marcella O'Grady October 7, 1863 |
| Died | October 24, 1950 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University |
| Known for | Contributions to comparative zoology and embryology; first woman graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Spouse | Theodor Boveri |
| Children | Margret Boveri |
| Awards | Fellowship in Biology, Bryn Mawr College, 1887-1889 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Genetics, Marine Biology |
| Institutions | Bryn Mawr College, Vassar College, Albertus Magnus College |
Marcella Boveri (née O'Grady; October 7, 1863 – October 24, 1950) was an American biologist. She was married to the German biologist Theodor Boveri (1862–1915). Their daughter Margret Boveri (1900–1975) became one of the best-known post-war German journalists.