Paul A. Wender
Biochemistry
Advanced Proteome Therapeutics
Canada
Biography
Dr. Paul A. Wender is Bergstrom Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University and is recognized as a world-leader in the field of drug transport research. Paul has been especially active in elucidating drug delivery and novel mechanisms of transport into cells, areas that are at the cutting-edge of contemporary drug development. Professor Wender obtained his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1973 and embarked upon a career in which he has excelled in complex molecule synthesis and addressing problems of medical significance. He has been the recipient of numerous awards for his elegant research including ICI Pharmaceutical Group’s Stuart Award for Excellence in Chemistry, 1988, Pfizer Research Award for Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 1995, American Chemical Society Award for Creative work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 1998, H.C. Brown Award for Creative Research, as well as numerous teaching awards. In recognition of his accomplishments which span the fields of chemistry, biology and medicine, Paul was elected a Member of the National Academy of Science in 2003. Dr. Paul A. Wender is Bergstrom Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University and is recognized as a world-leader in the field of drug transport research. Paul has been especially active in elucidating drug delivery and novel mechanisms of transport into cells, areas that are at the cutting-edge of contemporary drug development. Professor Wender obtained his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1973 and embarked upon a career in which he has excelled in complex molecule synthesis and addressing problems of medical significance. He has been the recipient of numerous awards for his elegant research including ICI Pharmaceutical Group’s Stuart Award for Excellence in Chemistry, 1988, Pfizer Research Award for Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 1995, American Chemical Society Award for Creative work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 1998, H.C. Brown Award for Creative Research, as well as numerous teaching awards. In recognition of his accomplishments which span the fields of chemistry, biology and medicine, Paul was elected a Member of the National Academy of Science in 2003.
Research Interest
Biochemistry
