2024 Heroes of Chemistry celebrated at ceremony in Washington, DC
2024; American Chemical Society; Volume: 102; Issue: 33 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1021/cen-10233-awards
ISSN2474-7408
Autores Tópico(s)Various Chemistry Research Topics
Resumo"The heroes here tonight are not make-believe heroes from Marvel Comics, but real-life heroes who have made an impact on everyday lives," Albert G. Horvath, CEO, American Chemical Society, said in opening remarks at the Heroes of Chemistry Awards banquet on Oct. 10 in Washington, DC. Teams from AbbVie, Amgen and Bristol Myers Squibb, Corteva Agriscience, DuPont, and Savannah River Mission Completion received 2024 Heroes of Chemistry Awards. The scientists were recognized for their acts of service to society, which include advancing treatments for certain immune-mediated diseases and plaque psoriasis, creating an environmentally favorable herbicide for rice, innovating more energy-efficient insulation, and creating methods for cleaning up Cold War–era nuclear waste. The Heroes of Chemistry Awards are prestigious awards for industrial chemical scientists and engineers and act as a scientific hall of fame for materials, drugs, and other products of chemistry that contribute to the betterment of humankind. The American
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