Marjorie Stephenson: Bacterial Biochemist & Fellow of the British Royal Society

Authors

Miranda Van Rensselaer

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Description

Marjory Stephenson (born January 24, 1885 – December 12, 1948) was one of the most influential scientists of her time, known for her pioneering work in the newly emerging fields of chemical microbiology and bacterial biochemistry. Being one of the first scientists to work with and recognize bacteria as a model organism in her laboratory in Cambridge, she laid the foundation for studying the processes of bacterial metabolism (particularly enzymes), forever changing how scientists study microorganisms. Because of her many contributions to microbiology research, she was one of the first two women ever (the other being Kathleen Lonsdale), to be inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1945.

College Name

Honors College

Instructor Name

Reagan Grimsley

Publication Date

Spring 2025

Recommended Citation

Van Rensselaer, Miranda, "Marjorie Stephenson: Bacterial Biochemist & Fellow of the British Royal Society" (2025). HON 399 Study Abroad Posters. 31.
https://louis.uah.edu/honors-399/31