Wanda Quilhot

Wanda Quilhot (1929 – September 2023) was a Chilean biologist, most noted for her work in lichenology. She was among the first women scientists allowed to participate in research in Antarctica with the International Council for Science (ICSU), conducting research there beginning in 1963. Three lichen species ''Menegazzia wandae'', ''Pseudocyphellaria wandae'', and ''Strigula wandae'' have been named in her honor. The Latin American Group of Lichenology has created a prize in her name to recognize research excellence in the field of lichenology. Quilhot died in September 2023. Provided by Wikipedia