Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry

2008 recipient Magid Abou-Gharbia (center) is
presented his award by sponsor representative
Brian A. Johns (left) and ACS President
Bruce E. Bursten (right).

Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline

Purpose: To recognize outstanding contributions to research in medicinal chemistry.

Nature: The award consists of $3,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The award is presented biennially in even-numbered years, and the recipient will present an award address at the spring meeting of the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry.

Eligibility: The award will be granted for outstanding contributions in the field of medicinal chemistry without regard to age or nationality.

Deadline: November 1 (biennial review).

Establishment & Support: GlaxoSmithKline established the award in 1978.

Nomination forms

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Recipient

2008 Magid Abou-Gharbia

2006 Joel R. Huff

2004 William J. Greenlee

2002 Arthur A. Patchett

2000 Philip S. Portoghese

1998 Monroe E. Wall

1996 Josef Fried

1994 Ralph F. Hirschmann

1992 Everette L. May

1990 Arnold Brossi

1988 Roland K. Robins

1986 John A. Montgomery

1984 George H. Hitchings

1982 David W. Cushman and Miguel A. Ondetti

1980 T. Y. Shen

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