The Heroes of Chemistry program will be held in conjunction with a celebration for the 80th anniversary of Chemical & Engineering News, the society's newsmagazine. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University, will be the keynote speaker at the joint event. Carson has gained worldwide recognition as the principal surgeon in the separation of the conjoined Binder twins in Germany and, most recently, for his role in the separation of the Bijani twins from Iran.
Started in 1996, the Heroes program honors industrial chemists and chemical engineers who create commercially successful products that improve the quality of life. Each year Heroes of Chemistry are nominated by their own companies to recognize their talent, creativity and innovation within specific segments of the chemistry industry.
This year's Heroes' ceremony recognizes industrial chemists and chemical engineers who improved children's health and wellness by creating commercial products based on chemistry.
The Wyeth Pharmaceuticals award winners:
Steven H. Doares, Ph.D., is associate director, bacterial vaccine development department. He received a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Georgia in 1990
Ronald J. Eby, Ph.D., (retired) was distinguished research scientist and manager, carbohydrate chemistry department. He received a Ph.D. in chemistry from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 1974.
Chia-Lung Hsieh, Ph.D., (deceased), was Vice President, Vaccine Development, Wyeth Lederle Vaccines. He received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Utah in 1972.
Bradley E. Kosiba, Ph.D., is director, vaccine development operations. He received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Brandeis University in 1981.
Maya Koster is senior research scientist. She received h
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American Chemical Society
22-Aug-2003