Percy Julian
Montgomery
Summary
Percy Julian was a pioneering chemist who was not allowed to attend high school but went on to earn his PHD. His research at the academic and corporate institutions led to the chemical synthesis of drugs to treat glaucoma and arthritis and although his race presented challenges at every turn he regarded as one of the most influential chemist in American History.
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Work History
Pioneering Chemist
Glidden Company
Feb - Current
Steroid Chemistry and Synthesis: My most significant contribution was in the filed of steroid chemistry . I developed innovative methods to synthesize essential hormones and medical compounds from plant sources. I was successfully synthesized progesterone, a hormone crucial for pregnancy support from wild yams. This achievement was recognized in the pharmaceutical industry. Chemical innovations, Entrepreneurship and Business, Academic Achievement and civil rights advocate.
Education
Ph.D. - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
DePauw University
Greencastle, INMaster of Science - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Havard University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Steroid Chemist
- Hormone for pregnancy
- Discovered how to extract sterols from soybean oil
- Found a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
- Chemical synthesis drugs to treat glaucoma
Certification
National Academy of the Sciences
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Synthesis of physostigmine was recognized by the American Chemical Society as one of the top 25 achievements in the history of American chemistry.
Timeline
Pioneering Chemist
Glidden Company
Feb - Current
Ph.D. - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
DePauw University
Master of Science - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Havard University
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