Organizing Committee Member
Madeleine M Joullie
Professor
University of Pennsylvania
USA
Biography
Madeleine M. Joullié Madeleine M. Joullié (born March 29, 1927) was the first woman to join the University of Pennsylvania chemistry faculty. She was also the first female organic chemist to be appointed to a tenure track position in a major American university. Joullié is also an active researcher in organic chemistry who has published three textbooks of organic chemistry, more than 18 review articles, and more than 300 scientific papers. Her work in synthesizing organic compounds such as tilorone, furanomycin, and numerous cyclopeptides has led to the development of antibiotic and antiviral drugs. Joullié has received numerous awards, including the 1978 Garvan Medal from the American Chemical Society, in recognition of her accomplishments in teaching and research.
Research Area
1)synthesis and chemistry of five-membered heterocycles and natural products containing such units 2)synthesis and chemistry of fungal metabolites synthesis and chemistry of cyclopeptide alkaloids 3)synthesis of biologically important depsipeptides 4)synthesis of novel ninhydrins synthesis of anti- angiogenic agents.