At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 6, 2024, the following tribute to the life and service of the late David Albert Evans was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
David Albert Evans was one of the most influential organic chemists in the history of the field, and his impact was felt through his research, mentorship, and teaching. He discovered practical and general ways to synthesize polyketides, a broad class of medicinally important natural products. To crack this problem, he devised exquisitely simple yet broadly...
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