Claude Klee facts for kids

Claude B. Klee (born 1931, died April 3, 2017) was a French biochemist. A biochemist is a scientist who studies the chemistry of living things. She made important discoveries in her field.

About Claude B. Klee

Claude B. Klee was a highly respected scientist. In 1991, she received a special honor called the Presidential Executive Rank Award. This award is given to top government employees in the United States. The next year, in 1992, she was chosen to be a member of the National Academy of Medicine. This is a group of very important experts in health and science.

Her Education and Research

Claude B. Klee went to college at the University of Marseille in France. After her studies, she worked with other famous scientists. She learned a lot from M. Staehelin. She also worked alongside well-known researchers like Herbert Tabor, Louis Sokoloff, and Maxine Singer. Claude B. Klee spent time working at the National Cancer Institute. This is a place where scientists study cancer and try to find cures.