Mattel’s Barbie Turns Women Of Science, Including COVID Vaccine Developer, Into Dolls

New Barbies honor six women in health care who have been on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19.

Professor Sarah Gilbert, a leader on the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, is one of six women in health care who now have Barbies in their image. She hopes they will inspire girls to enter STEM careers.

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Professor Sarah Gilbert, a leader on the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, is one of six women in health care who now have Barbies in their image. She hopes they will inspire girls to enter STEM careers.