I'm constantly teased about my interest in neglected tropical diseases like trachoma and leprosy and the global movement to eradicate them. But learning about and working for that movement took my #globalhealth knowledge and expertise to the next level. So to join in on today's global commemoration of #WorldNTDDay , I'm celebrating the contribution of Alice Ball, the African American chemist who developed the first effective treatment for leprosy. Bet you've never heard her name before. Now you have. #HiddenFigures #UnsungSheroes via Massive Science Inc. #globaldevelopment #BeatNTDs Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases The END Fund #WomenInStem #STEM #NTDs …see more