| MN-ACS 2009 Awards Banquet - Thursday, May 14th |
Minnesota Section 2009 Award Winner
The ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry
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Dr. George Moore, 3M Company
The Awards Committee of the Minnesota Section selected Dr. George G. I. Moore, 3M, as the winner of the Minnesota Award for 2009. George was recognized for his discovery of nimesulide, the first of the COX 2 inhibitors, and his contributions to 3M's programs and new products in fluorochemical materials. The award presentation and lecture will occur at the May meeting of the Minnesota Section. George is also being honored this year with the ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry.
Moore joined 3M in 1965 after obtaining his PhD from the University of Colorado. He was promoted to corporate scientist in 1989, and elected to the 3M Carlton Society in 1991, the highest honor for 3M scientists. He joined the Biochemical Research Group of 3M's Central Research Lab in June 1965 as a synthetic organic chemist. His research in structure-property relationships in the anti-inflammatory area led to his invention of nimesulide, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties. 3M licensed the product to Helsinn which developed it into one of the world's most prescribed anti-inflammatory agents. It has been prescribed to more than 480 million patients. In 1981 Moore joined 3M's fluoromaterials research effort. His focus was on new perfluorinated fluids and intermediates and he contributed to the development of a wide range of products and potential products-from artificial blood substitutes to fluorinated surfactants and hard coatings containing fluorochemical materials for better cleanability.
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Awards Banquet
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Dinner, 6:30 PM
Presentations, 7:30 PMExecutive Committee Meeting, 5:30 PMTST Creative Catering, 1494 Dale St., Saint Paul, 55117
Menu:
The dinner will be a buffet featuring chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo, Caesar and pasta salads, vegetables, beverages, and dessert.
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If you are a 50/60 year ACS member or outstanding high school chemistry student, we welcome you to attend this event for free. Please use the form below to reserve your place. We also welcome spouses, parents, and teachers of our honorees. Please indicate your plans to attend by using the form below, or by contacting our treasurer, Prof. Wade Niewert of Bethel University, at 651-638-6162 or by e-mail at treasurer@mnacs.org. Please indicate your name, and add in the comments section your school or organization with which you are (or were) affiliated, and the name(s) of any guests you'd like to include.
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