BRIDGING DISCIPLINES, INNOVATING SOLUTIONS: POLYMER EXPERT RECOGNIZED FOR INVENTIONS IN MATERIALS AND LIFE SCIENCES
Dr. Joseph M. DeSimone Awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
CAMBRIDGE, Mass (June 25, 2008) — For Dr. Joseph M. DeSimone, the interface between seemingly disparate fields and concepts offers the best opportunity for invention and innovation. A well-recognized chemist and polymer expert, DeSimone has uniquely applied his skills to the development of groundbreaking solutions in green manufacturing, and promising applications in gene therapy and drug delivery, as well as medical devices. For his pioneering inventions, lab-to-marketplace entrepreneurship, and commitment to mentorship, DeSimone has been awarded this year’s $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize.
"DeSimone has established a stellar record of achievement and innovation," said Dr. Robert S. Langer, Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who nominated DeSimone for the Lemelson-MIT Prize. "Joe is clearly one of the most inventive researchers in all of science."
CAMBRIDGE, Mass (June 25, 2008) — For Dr. Joseph M. DeSimone, the interface between seemingly disparate fields and concepts offers the best opportunity for invention and innovation. A well-recognized chemist and polymer expert, DeSimone has uniquely applied his skills to the development of groundbreaking solutions in green manufacturing, and promising applications in gene therapy and drug delivery, as well as medical devices. For his pioneering inventions, lab-to-marketplace entrepreneurship, and commitment to mentorship, DeSimone has been awarded this year’s $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize.
