National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Dr. Frances Kathleen Oldham Kelsey
This fascinating biography profiles the life and accomplishments of the woman who opposed the use of thalidomide due to its dangerous side effects.
Other
Radford University: Environmental History Timeline: Sixties 1960 69
Features an environmental history timeline for the 1960s highlighting legislation and key events. Created by Professor William (Bill) Kovarik, Ph.D. from Radford University.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Frances Oldham Kelsey
This fascinating article describes the important role Dr. Kelsey played in keeping the drug thalidomide from being used in the United States.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How One Scientist Averted a National Health Crisis
Andrea Tone explains how Frances Kelsey was able to prevent a massive national public health tragedy by privileging facts over opinions, and patience over shortcuts.