The development of medicinal chemistry as a disciplines: A topic ripe for historical exploration

Parascandola, John

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Title

The development of medicinal chemistry as a disciplines: A topic ripe for historical exploration

Author(s)

Parascandola, John

Issue Date

2022-01-01

Keyword(s)

• Chemistry
• History
• Medicinal

Abstract

Although there has been a substantial amount of research and publication related to the history of the chemistry of drugs, there is a dearth of literature on the institutional and disciplinary history of medicinal chemistry. Medicinal chemistry did not become a recognized, distinct sub-field of chemistry until the twentieth century. This paper will discuss the opportunities for historians of chemistry and pharmacy in the exploration of the subject. It will delineate some of the interesting historical questions and themes and suggest possible sources and approaches that might lead to fruitful research in this area.

Publisher

Division of the History of Chemistry

ISSN

1053-4385

Type of Resource

text

Genre of Resource

article

Language

eng

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/128612

DOI

https://doi.org/10.70359/bhc2022v047p077

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