Since 1996, the ACS Heroes of Chemistry program has recognized chemical scientists whose work in various fields of chemistry and chemical engineering has led to the successful innovation and development of commercial products based on chemistry. The Heroes of Chemistry program highlights the vital role of industrial chemical scientists and their companies in improving human welfare through successful commercial innovations and products. It presents an ideal opportunity to enhance the public image of the chemical and allied industries.
Each year, Heroes of Chemistry are nominated by their own companies to recognize their talent, creativity, and innovation. Our previous Heroes of Chemistry have excelled in innovation at prominent international corporations and developed many commercial products that demonstrate strong financial performance. The commercial success of their products in the marketplace is an important criterion for this honor, because we recognize that good business results follow good science.
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In this video, George Trainor [formerly with DuPont] is recognized for his chemical innovation in dye terminator DNA sequencing and Andy Barker and Keith Gibson [both formerly with AstraZeneca] are recognized for the discovery and development of Iressa, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor for the treatment of select types of lung cancer.
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2011 ACS Heroes of Chemistry Keynote speaker, Dr. Greg Allgood [from the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program]speaks about the great work that P&G is doing to save lives by providing safe drinking water around the world through the distribution of PUR drinking water packets.
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