Abstract
Leroy B. Townsend, 88, died Oct. 15, 2022, in Sedona, Arizona. “A renaissance man who had a twinkle in his eye. A dedicated family man. Best known for chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery; keenly interested in everything from sports to music. Between graduate degrees, a US Navy underwater explosive ordnance disposal and diving officer. Published nearly 600 papers, had numerous patents, plus book series. Held virtually every office in the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry. Cofounded other scientific societies, received the ACS Smissman Bristol Myers Squibb Award and the Gertrude Elion Award from the International Society for Antiviral Research, and became a member of the ACS Hall of Fame.”—John C. Drach, friend, colleague, and collaborator Most recent title: Professor emeritus, University of Michigan Education: BS, chemistry and mathematics, New Mexico Highlands University, 1955; MS, chemistry, New Mexico Highlands University, 1957; PhD, chemistry, Arizona
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
