| Vol. 3 No. 4 |
Perspectives
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Spring 2003 |
| Vol. 3 No. 4 |
Perspectives
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Spring 2003 |
Alfred Martin, the C.R. Sublett Professor Emeritus of the UT Austin College of Pharmacy, died May 12, 2003 in Houston after a prolonged illness.
Educated at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and Purdue University,
Dr. Martin joined the UT Austin pharmacy faculty in 1973. In addition to his
teaching responsibilities, he served as director of the Drug Dynamics Institute
from its founding in 1973 through 1978.
A pioneer in physical pharmacy, Dr. Martin was author of the first textbook
in the field entitled “Physical Pharmacy - Physical Chemical Principles
in Pharmaceutical Science.” He authored the widely used text through four
editions beginning in 1962.
He was well respected throughout his professional career and was honored with
numerous recognitions including the Ebert Medal, an annual research award of
the American Pharmaceutical Association; Research Achievement of the Academy
of Pharmaceutical Sciences; the Julius Sturmer Memorial Lecture Award of the
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, the Rho Chi Award and the Kauffman
Lecture Award of Ohio State University.
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