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David W. Grainger Joins Drug Delivery Journal as Co-Editor-In-Chief

David W. Grainger, Ph.D., has joined the Drug Delivery journal as co-Editor-in-Chief. Drug Delivery is published by Informa Healthcare. Dr. Grainger, currently professor and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah, is an internationally respected and award-winning professor and scholar in the drug delivery and biomedical device field.

Dr. Grainger, a past member of the scientific advisory board and annual symposium chair for the Controlled Release Society, holds many advisory panel positions within the industry. Among the many honors he has received is the PhRMA Foundation’s “Excellence in Pharmaceutics” Award (2005) and the Society for Biomaterials’ Clemson Award for Basic Research in Biomaterials (2007). He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from University of Utah.
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Congratulations, Bob Langer!

President George Bush presented the recipients of the 2006 Medal of Science, America's highest honor for scientific achievement, during a ceremony at the White House on July 28, 2007. Robert S. Langer, of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and former CRS President, was one of the eight 2006 National Medal of Science Laureates. The National Medals of Science honor the leading researchers, inventors, and innovators in the U.S.

Robert S. Langer and U.S. President George Bush

Bob Langer was selected for his revolutionary discoveries in the areas of polymeric controlled release systems and tissue engineering and synthesis of new materials that have led to new medical treatments that have profoundly affected the well being of mankind. The National Medal of Science was established in 1959 as a Presidential Award to be given to individuals "deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences." The National Science Foundation administers the prestigious award program which honors individuals for pioneering scientific research.

Courtesy: National Science Foundation. Photo Credit: Ryan K. Morris, National Science and Technology Medals Foundation.

Molecular Profiles Wins The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2007

Molecular Profiles, the leader in innovative analytical research for the pharmaceutical industry, was awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2007 in the Continuous Innovation and Development category. The Queen presented the award personally to Martyn C. Davies, Chairman and a founder of Molecular Profiles; Nikin Patel, CEO of Molecular Profiles; and Claire Madden-Smith, Commercial Director of Molecular Profiles, at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in July of this year.

The Queen’s Award for Enterprise recognized Molecular Profiles’ unique contract research services, which are in these key areas: formulation support (including pre-formulation and product R&D); rapid problem solving (during pre-formulation right through to manufacturing); and patent and litigation support.

Martyn Davies, former CRS Scientific Secretary, was quite pleased and honored by the award. Martyn stated, “I congratulate the whole team at Molecular Profiles for their amazing efforts, which have been recognized through this award.”

Nikin Patel; CRS Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Session Chair; was extremely honored to be awarded such a prestigious accolade. Nikin commented, “. . . it is our scientists who develop the rapid response solutions that solve our customers’ challenges. This award recognizes their expertise and commitment in making Molecular Profiles a cutting edge global contract research company.”

Claire Madden-Smith; CRS Marketing Committee Chair, Exhibitor, Sponsor, Invited Speaker, and Session Chair; was pleasantly surprised when the official news arrived that Molecular Profiles had been selected. Claire commented, “This award is fantastic recognition of the innovative work that goes on daily at Molecular Profiles. Our scientists often forget that they are continuously pushing forward the boundaries of analytical science, and this is a great reminder.”

Dr. Shen Luk of Molecular Profiles, Lord Mayor of Nottingham Mohammed Munir, The Queens Lieutenant, Prof. Martyn Davies and Dr. Nikin Patel both of Molecular Profiles, receive The Queen’s Award at Molecular Profiles headquarters.

Photo courtesy of Molecular Profiles.