Carl Djerassi 1923-2015

In 1951, a little known chemist working at Syntex in Mexico City, achieved the first chemical synthesis of an oral contraceptive steroid.  Dr. Carl Djerassi went on to do a large variety of work aimed at benefiting the chemical sciences, forwarding graduate chemical education as a faculty member, and improving the relationship between science and society - especially the arts (literature and theatre).  We now celebrate a life well-lived.  For those interested, check out the links below or simply search the web, SciFinder Scholar, or Web of Knowledge for works and contributions by Djerassi.




http://www.cbsnews.com/news/carl-djerassi-father-of-birth-control-pill-dies/

Abbreviated Bio

TEDx Vienna (YouTube)

http://www.webofstories.com/play/carl.djerassi/1

http://www.djerassi.com/

http://cen.acs.org/content/cen/articles/83/i25/Oral-Contraceptives.html

Oxygen (the play!)
http://pubs.acs.org/isubscribe/journals/cen/79/i18/html/7918sci1.html