Drug discoverer Paul Anderson

Paul S. Anderson credits his father for sparking his fascination with chemistry. The fascination has led to a distinguished career in medicinal chemistry. For almost 40 years, Anderson and the colleagues whose research he has directed have designed and synthesized numerous pharmaceutical compounds t...

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Published inChemical & Engineering News Vol. 80; no. 10; p. 41
Main Author Freemantle, Michael
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington American Chemical Society 11.03.2002
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Anderson, Paul S
Awards & honors
Chemical engineering
Chemists
Personal profiles
Pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmaceuticals
R&D
Regulatory approval
Research & development
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Summary:Paul S. Anderson credits his father for sparking his fascination with chemistry. The fascination has led to a distinguished career in medicinal chemistry. For almost 40 years, Anderson and the colleagues whose research he has directed have designed and synthesized numerous pharmaceutical compounds that have achieved regulatory approval. For these contributions to medicinal chemistry, as well as his leadership in drug discovery, Anderson has been named winner of the 2002 Perkin Medal. Anderson stresses that the honor is a tribute not just to himself but also to his research and development colleagues.
ISSN:0009-2347
1520-605X