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09/22/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2025 16:00
UTHSC News: College of Pharmacy’s First Fulbright Scholar Innovates Cancer Treatment Through Synthetic Chemistry
During his postdoctoral studies at Harvard University, Michio Kurosu, PhD, was deeply inspired by his mentor, Yoshito Kishi, PhD, a former chemistry professor and a pioneer of organic synthesis, who passed away in 2023.
Now, Dr. Kurosu, professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy and affiliate faculty member in the Center for Cancer Research, is continuing his mentor's legacy as a leading expert in synthetic chemistry. He recently received the prestigious honor of being named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Egypt for the 2025-26 academic year, highlighting his exceptional contributions to the field and the global recognition of his work.
Read more on the UT Health Science Center News website.
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