Elizabeth Lee Hazen

Elizabeth Lee Hazen
Hazen (left) and Rachel Fuller Brown
Born	August 24, 1885 Rich, Mississippi
Died	June 24, 1975(1975-06-24) (aged 89) Seattle, Washington
Nationality	American
Citizenship	United States
Alma mater	Mississippi University for Women Columbia University
Known for	Developing nystatin, the first anti-fungal drug
Awards	The Squibb Award in Chemotherapy The Rhoda Benham Award of Medical Mycological Society of the Americas The Chemical Pioneer Award of the American Institute of Chemists National Inventors Hall of Fame
Scientific career
Fields	Microbiology
Institutions	New York State Department of Public Health, Division of Laboratories and Research

Elizabeth Lee Hazen (August 24, 1885 in Mississippi – June 24, 1975) is most known for her contribution to the development of nystatin. Her education focused on science and research where she developed a passion for microbiology. Her peers and teachers knew her as a quick learner and a bright student. In 1948, she teamed up with Rachel Fuller Brown to develop nystatin, the first non-toxic drug treatment for fungal infections in humans. Her research had multiple applications ranging from saving infected trees to restoring paintings and artwork damaged due to mold.