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Jānis Polis
Latvian pharmacologist, developer of the synthesis of rimantadine (1938-2011) · Latvia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 72
Jānis Polis was a Soviet and Latvian pharmacologist and the developer of one of the first methods of synthesis of rimantadine, which was discovered in 1963 by William W. Prichard of Du Pont & Co. He was born in Eleja parish, Latvia. On 6 February 2009, Polis was awarded the WIPO Award for Outstanding Inventors.
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About this person
Polis died in Riga, Latvia on 12 April 2011 at the age of 72.
Country
Latvia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2011 · aged 72
