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Barbie Make Doll Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Creator

The mastermind of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is being made into a Barbie doll. Professo...


Barbie Make Doll Of AstraZenec...

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Barbie Make Doll Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Creator


The mastermind of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is being made into a Barbie doll.

Professor Sarah Gilbert has been named Role Model of the year by the brand, which wants to focus on the impact of the pandemic on children all over the world.

Toymaker Mattel will also create four other models of women within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors.

Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert admits it's a 'very strange' gesture - but hopes it inspires young girls.

She hopes by girls playing with dolls inspired by STEM careers.

"My wish is that my doll will show children careers they may not be aware of, like a Vaccinologist.”

 

 



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