Tu Youyou is a Chinese scientist and pharmacologist known for her groundbreaking work in discovering the anti-malarial drug artemisinin. Born on December 30, 1930, she studied traditional Chinese medicine and modern pharmacology, which led her to explore herbal remedies for malaria treatment. In 2015, Tu was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her contributions to medicine, particularly in the fight against malaria, a disease that affects millions worldwide. Her research has saved countless lives and continues to be a vital part of malaria treatment protocols globally.