George R. Pettit

George Robert Pettit II (June 8, 1929 – September 21, 2021) was a Regents’ Professor in Chemistry in the School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) at Arizona State University. He was an internationally renowned and respected researcher in the field of natural anticancer compounds throughout his career of over six decades. Pettit has been honored by the International Cancer Advocacy Network,[1] the American Society of Pharmacognosy,[2] and Washington State University, his alma mater. A special edition of the Journal of Natural Products[3] is dedicated to Pettit, and the French journal Médicine Sciences paid tribute to him.[4] Pettit’s achievements earned him the designation of Outstanding Investigator by the United States National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute (NCI).[5] Pettit and his impact on the field of anti-cancer compounds are the subject of the book, “Waging War on Cancer.”[6]

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  2. ^ "ASP Members Recognized Among Most Influential Scientists". www.pharmacognosy.us. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  3. ^ Cragg, Guest Editor, Gordon M.; Powell, Associate Editor, Richard G.; Singh, Guest Editor, Sheo B. (2008-03-01). "Special Issue in Honor of Professor George Robert Pettit". Journal of Natural Products. 71 (3): 297–299. doi:10.1021/np700714j. ISSN 0163-3864. {{cite journal}}: |first1= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Klemaszewski, James (2020-09-28). "Distinguished ASU cancer researcher George R. Pettit retires after 55 years of service". ASU News. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  5. ^ "In memoriam: Regents Professor George 'Bob' Pettit". ASU News. 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  6. ^ Byars, Robert (2015). Waging War on Cancer. Victoria, CA: Friesen Press. ISBN 978-1460259764.