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Two Scripps Research Institute Graduate Students Receive Roche Excellence in Chemistry Awards
LA JOLLA, CA, May 31, 2011 – Two Scripps Research Institute graduate students, David Sarlah and Jun Shi, have been honored with Roche's Excellence in Chemistry Awards for research accomplishments in the field of organic chemistry.
Sarlah, who works in the laboratory of Scripps Research Chemistry Department Chair K.C. Nicolaou, and Shi, who works in the laboratory of Professor Phil Baran, were among just 12 advanced graduate students from across the nation who received the 2011 award. Winners were nominated by their faculty advisors and selected by a committee of Roche scientists.
"These students come from a broad range of universities and experiences and are some of the best and brightest in the field," said Karen Lackey, vice president and head of discovery chemistry at Roche. "We welcome their insights and expertise as well as the opportunity to showcase how chemistry plays a vital role in the development of new medicines."
The winning students received a crystal award and an honorarium, and presented their research projects at the global biotech company's annual two-day "Roche Symposium: Excellence in Chemistry" in Nutley, New Jersey. Also during the symposium, the students had opportunities to hear overviews and case studies of the drug discovery process. About The Scripps Research Institute The Scripps Research Institute is one of the world's largest independent, non-profit biomedical research organizations. Scripps Research is internationally recognized for its discoveries in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and vaccine development, as well as for its insights into autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious disease. Headquartered in La Jolla, California, the institute also includes a campus in Jupiter, Florida, where scientists focus on drug discovery and technology development in addition to basic biomedical science. Scripps Research currently employs about 3,000 scientists, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students on its two campuses. The institute's graduate program, which awards Ph.D. degrees in biology and chemistry, is ranked among the top ten such programs in the nation. For more information, see www.scripps.edu .
About The Scripps Research Institute
The Scripps Research Institute is one of the world's largest independent, non-profit biomedical research organizations. Scripps Research is internationally recognized for its discoveries in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and vaccine development, as well as for its insights into autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious disease. Headquartered in La Jolla, California, the institute also includes a campus in Jupiter, Florida, where scientists focus on drug discovery and technology development in addition to basic biomedical science. Scripps Research currently employs about 3,000 scientists, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students on its two campuses. The institute's graduate program, which awards Ph.D. degrees in biology and chemistry, is ranked among the top ten such programs in the nation. For more information, see www.scripps.edu .
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