December 2015

GOOD WILL

Women for Cancer Research

NEWS FROM SCRIPPS LA JOLLA, CA and JUPITER, FL

September 18, 2015 – The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) today announced the appointment of chemist Peter G. Schultz (left) as CEO and biologist Steve A. Kay (right) as President.

Schultz is currently a member of the TSRI faculty, as well as Director of the California Institute for Biomedical Research (Calibr).

Kay, a formerTSRI faculty member, is currently dean of the DornsifeCollege of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC)

JUPITER, FL – October 13, 2015 – Matthew Disney, a professor on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), has won the prestigious 2016 TetrahedronYoung Investigator Award for Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. The award, which was created in 2005 by Tetrahedron Publications, is given to just two individuals each year who have exhibited “exceptional creativity and dedication” in the fields of organic synthesis and bioorganic and medicinal chemistry, respectively.

There are many exciting events benefitting Scripps Research planned again this season.

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Play Bridge with the Pros on December 13 th at Frenchman’s Creek.

2. Fashion Show and luncheon on December 14 th at Neiman Marcus, Palm Beach. 3. Cocktail Reception and Auction on January 7 th at Scripps Florida. 4. Home Tours on January 24 th at Frenchman’s Creek. 5. Tennis and Pickleball Tournament on January 25 th . 6. Golf Tournament and Luncheon on January 26 th .

To learn more aboutWFCR and/or any of these events, please contact the Food and Beverage Office at 561-868-6370.

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