02/24/2026
The chemist who changed the world. At just 23 years old, Alice Ball developed the "Ball Method," the first truly effective treatment for leprosy (Hansenโs disease). Her scientific breakthrough saved countless lives and remained the standard of care for over 30 years.
Though her work was tragically misattributed for decades after her early death, we recognize Alice Ball today as a visionary scientist whose brilliance continues to inspire researchers everywhere.