Clara Nahmias
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Born in Tunis. Came to Paris when she was 18 months old. Obtained her high school degree with honors at age 16. Studied life sciences at the University of Paris 6. Entered the CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research) as a researcher after receiving her Doctorate from the Pasteur Institute in Paris. Falls into a coma for two weeks. Wakes up amnesiac and paralyzed. Spends a year in the Hôpital des Invalides. Retrieves her own dignity. Works on her memoirs. Is named Director of Research at the CNRS.