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|June 26, 2013

Summary

Dr. Frank Ivy Carroll

Area of Science:

Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacotherapy Development
Central Nervous System (CNS) Disorders

Background:

Dr. Carroll earned his PhD in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1961.
He has held significant leadership roles at the Research Triangle Institute, including Vice President of the Chemistry and Life Sciences Group.
He directed the Center for Organic and Medicinal Chemistry for over three decades.

Discussion:

Since 1990, his research has focused on developing pharmacotherapies for substance abuse, including cocaine, nicotine, methamphetamine, opioids, and ethanol.
His work also addresses other Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders.
He has a prolific publication record with 468 peer-reviewed articles, 33 book chapters, and 46 patents.

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Recipient of the 2010 North Carolina Award for Science and the 2010 National Institute on Drug Abuse Public Service Award.
Awarded the 2012 Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry by the American Chemical Society.
Inducted into the American Chemical Society Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame in 2007.

Outlook:

Continued contributions to medicinal chemistry and pharmacotherapy research.
Potential for novel treatments for substance abuse and CNS disorders.
Legacy of innovation and dedication in the field of medicinal chemistry.