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Helen Muir-Wood, OBE (February 1895-16 January 1968) was a British paleontologist.

Early life and education
Helen Muir-Wood was born in Hampstead, London in February of 1895. She earned her Bachelor of Science in 1918 from Bedford College at University of London. In 1934 Muir-Wood earned her Doctor of Science at University College in London.

Career
Helen Muir-Wood worked as a part-time curator at the British Museum of Natural History in 1919, after World War I had ended. In 1920, she was made assistant curator and directed the brachiopod collection. She held this position for the next 35 years. In 1955 Muir-Wood was promoted to deputy keeper, making her the first woman in this position at the British Museum. She remained deputy keeper of paleontology until her retirement in 1965.