Andre Isaacs
Professor of organic chemistry who discusses Alice Ball’s scientific contributions and explains the Ball Method and its chemical basis to listeners.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 16min
The Untold Story of Alice Ball
Dr. Andre Isaacs, a professor of organic chemistry, guides listeners through Alice Ball’s pioneering work. He explains how her kava research prepared her to isolate shalmugra oil and invent a water-soluble injection. They trace the method’s impact, the erasure of her name, and later efforts to restore her credit.
