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Ghanaian pharmacist receives America Society’s Highest honour

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A Ghanaian Pharmacist, Professor Kwasi Adomako Ohemeng, has been awarded by the American Chemical Society for his contributions to the development of industrial chemistry and for discoveries of medicines that impact the welfare of society.

The award is the highest honour for industrial chemical scientists and highlights teams responsible for creation of innovative and impactful products based on chemistry and chemical engineering and is intended to show how human welfare is improved by industrial chemical scientists and their companies.

Professor Adomako Ohemeng who is also the Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Central University, is among a team of 16 scientists from Paratek Pharmaceuticals whose work for the development of the FDA approved antibiotic drugs was recognised and adorned with the Heroes of Chemistry award.

Commenting on the awards by the 160 thousand strong professional association, Professor Ohemeng said he is honoured for his involvement in having two recognised drugs on the market. He called for a radical shift in the Ghanaian society to encourage and recognise people who make sterling contributions in solving society’s problems.

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