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Richard Bruce Silverman

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American chemist

United StatesScientistsBorn 1946 · age 80
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Richard Bruce Silverman is the Patrick G. Ryan/Aon Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University. His group's main focus is basic and translational research into central nervous system disorders and cancer. He is known for the discovery of pregabalin, which is marketed by Pfizer under the brand name Lyrica.

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2021Tetrahedron Prize
2017ACS Award for Creative Invention
2013Centenary Prize
2009Perkin Medal
Fellow of the American Chemical Society

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1946 · age 80
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