Gertrude Elion, circa 1950s Chemist Gertrude Elion (1918 – 1999) in her lab coat circa the 1950s. Courtesy of GlaxoSmithKline Inc. Heritage Center. Print Full Image Date / time c. 1950s Institution GlaxoSmithKline Inc. Heritage Center Related contentWomen of Valor: Gertrude Elion