List of Winners
Takeru Higuchi (1918-1987), Regents distinguished professor
of chemistry and pharmacy and chairman of the Department of Pharmaceutical
Chemistry, came to the University of Kansas in 1967. He has been
called the father of "physical pharmacy" for his work in applying
the principles of theoretical chemistry to pharmaceutical needs.
Higuchi, whose bibliography lists nearly 300 publications, has
received honors from virtually every professional society in
the United States and many foreign countries, as well as recognition
from universities all over the world. His achievements in research
and teaching have been recognized in the United States, Australia,
Japan, Sweden, Mexico, Italy and Switzerland.
In cooperation with the Kansas University Endowment Association,
he established INTERX Research Corporation and served as its
president and chairman of the board from 1972 to 1980, at which
time it merged with Merck Sharp and Dohme Research Laboratories.
He founded Oread Laboratories in 1983 and served as chairman
until his death. Over the years the Higuchi family has made numerous
gifts and contributions to the KU Endowment Association.
Research Achievement Awards
In 1981, Takeru and Aya Higuchi established a program to recognize
research accomplishments of faculty at Kansas Board of Regents
institutions. The four Research Achievement Awards are named
for four individuals, Balfour S. Jeffrey, Olin K. Petefish,
Dolph Simons and Irvin E. Youngberg, to honor them and to recognize
their contributions to the KU research program. In describing
these honorees, Professor Higuchi stated: "They gave themselves
unselfishly for the betterment of the university and the state."
Questions? Please contact:
Linda Crawford
785-864-7298 |lcrawford@ku.edu
Assistant to the Vice Provost | Office of Research and Graduate Studies
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