Shyamala Gopalan
Shyamala Gopalan
Shyamala Gopalan (pronounced: shy-uh-muh-luh go-puh-luhn) was a prominent biomedical scientist and civil rights activist.
Etymology
The name Shyamala is of Sanskrit origin, meaning "dark" or "black". Gopalan is a common Tamil surname, derived from "Gopala", a name for the Hindu god Krishna, meaning "protector of cows".
Biography
Shyamala Gopalan was born on April 7, 1938, in Chennai, India. She moved to the United States in 1958 for her graduate studies and earned a doctorate in Endocrinology and Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. Gopalan made significant contributions to the field of Breast Cancer research, particularly in the role of hormones on breast cancer growth.
Activism
In addition to her scientific work, Gopalan was also an active participant in the Civil Rights Movement, demonstrating her commitment to social justice and equality.
Personal Life
Gopalan was the mother of Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, and Maya Harris, a lawyer and political commentator. She passed away on February 11, 2009.
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External links
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