La Faculté de pharmacie de l'Université de Montréal accueillera dans le cadre des Conférences pharmaceutiques Barré, le Dr Joseph M. DeSimone, éminent professeur de génie chimique de l’Université de la Caroline du Nord et PDG et cofondateur de Carbon Inc. Dr DeSimone a notamment reçu en 2016 du président Barack Obama la National Medal of Technology and Innovation et, en 2018, le prestigieux prix de la « National Academy of Sciences for convergent science ».
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This presentation will discuss connections that links polymer synthesis in supercritical CO2 to cancer treatment and vaccines, non-flammable polymer electrolytes for lithium ion batteries, and 3D printing. I will attempt to show the value of versatility in applying one’s primary area of expertise to address pertinent questions in science and in society. I will discuss the key factors to enable a research effort to take shape in an effort to influence diverse fields and have a tangible impact in the private sector to improve the health and well-being of society through the translation of discoveries into the marketplace.
