Howard University
School of Pharmacy
2300 4th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20059
(202) 806-6452
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DR. JOSEPH M. FORTUNAK
Associate Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE
  • B.Sc in Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

  • Ph.D in Organic Synthesis, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

  • NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow in Organic Chemistry, Cambridge University, UK.
COURSES TAUGHT
  • Organic Chemistry (Chemistry Dept:)
  • Biomedical Chemistry II
  • Drug Design
  • Biopharmaceutical Technology


RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients
  • AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis drugs for low-income populations
  • Polymorphism and control of physical properties of drugs
  • Novel, recyclable catalysts for asymmetric and stereoselective synthesis
  • Green Chemistry for formulation design and efficient processing
AFFILIATIONS
  • American Chemical Society (Organic Division)
  • American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
  • Drug Information Association
  • Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturer's Association

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