African Americans in Science

Did you know that the first successful open heart surgery was performed by an African American?

African Americans have made significant contributions to various areas of science.

African Americans have developed synthetic drugs for the treatment of chronic ailments, helped to invent laser devices for the treatment of cancer patients, and developed treatments for various diseases including leprosy, cancer, and syphilis.

Learn about the accomplishments and contributions African American scientists have made to science and humanity.

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