(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)April 1, 1999

(Mahwah) – “The Chemical Synthesis of Protein” is the topic of a dinner and lecture program by R. Bruce Merrifield, a 1984 Nobel Laureate and Professor at Rockefeller University. Merrifield will be appearing at Ramapo College of New Jersey on Friday, April 23, 1999, starting at 6pm.

The special dinner and lecture program requires tickets and reservations no later than April 21. For more information, contact Judy Grieco, (201) 684-7733, or Dr. Grace Borowitz, (201) 684-7718 (gborowit@cybernex.net).

Merrifield was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing a new method, solid phase peptide synthesis, which has profound effects on medical science. Through his work at Rockefeller University, Merrifield has enabled modern science to synthesize proteins and to understand the effect of chemical structure on biological functions of proteins, enzymes, and hormones.

The lecture is co-sponsored by the Sigma Xi Club of Ramapo College and the Ramapo College Chemistry Club. Additional sponsorship comes from Hudson-Bergen and Rockland Chemical Societies.

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About Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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