Barbie launches doll in honor of Oxford vaccine creator

“I hope the children who see my Barbie realize how vital science careers are to helping the world around us,” said the teacher, who was knighted in June by Queen Elizabeth II.

Gilbert is the only “new Barbie”. Mattel launched five new models honoring women working in science. According to the company, she seeks to “inspire the next generation to learn from these heroes.”

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It should be clarified: these are collector’s models, which will not be sold on a large scale. In addition to Gilbert are American caregivers Amy O’Sullivan, emergency nurse at Wycoff Hospital (New York), and Audrey Cruz, doctor in Las Vegas, who fights against discrimination. Also Chika Stacy Oriuwa, Canadian physician; Jaqueline Goes de Jesús, a Brazilian scientist who conducts biomedical research, and Kirby White, an Australian doctor who co-created a reusable gown for health workers.