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Dr. Robert Holton | |
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| Born | 1944 (age 80–81)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Florida State University University of North Carolina |
| Occupation | Professor of Chemistry |
| Known for | Holton Taxol total synthesis |
Robert A. Holton (born 1944) is an American academic chemist who is known for his work regarding the chemical synthesis for Taxol (known as the Holton Taxol total synthesis), a widely utilized anti-cancer drug. He is a professor of chemistry at Florida State University.
Holton’s research group has accomplished the total synthesis of several natural products. Most notable are prostaglandin F2α, narwedine, aphidicolin, taxusin, Taxol and hemibrevetoxin B.
Holton is Chief Scientific Officer, a director and co-founder of Taxolog, Inc, and president and founder of MDS Research Foundation and Syncure, Inc.
Education
[edit]- Bachelors from the University of North Carolina
- Doctorate from Florida State University
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