Lina Stern
1878–1968 (age 90)
biochemist/physiologist
Biography
Lina Stern was a pioneering Soviet biochemist and physiologist whose groundbreaking research advanced the fields of biochemistry and physiology in the Soviet Union. As a woman scientist in the early Soviet era, she overcame significant obstacles to establish herself as a leading researcher and educator.
Stern's scientific contributions and dedication to advancing knowledge in biochemistry and physiology left an indelible mark on Soviet science. Her burial at Novodevichy Cemetery honors her role as a trailblazing woman scientist and her lasting impact on Soviet scientific achievement.