Ronald T. Borchardt
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| Born | Ronald Terrance Borchardt February 18, 1944 Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 2025 (aged 81) Lawrence, Kansas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison University of Kansas |
| Occupation | Pharmaceutical chemist |
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| Fields | Medicinal chemistry |
| Thesis | A stereochemical approach to the adrenergic system (1970) |
| Doctoral advisor | Edward E. Smissman |
Ronald Terrance Borchardt (February 18, 1944 – July 15, 2025) was an American pharmaceutical chemist.
Life and career
Borchardt was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, on February 18, 1944, the son of Martin and Helen Borchardt.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earning his BS degree in pharmacy in 1967. He also attended the University of Kansas, earning his PhD degree in medicinal chemistry in 1970. After earning his degrees, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health.[2]
He served as a professor in the department of pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of Kansas from 1971 to 2015.[2][3] During his years as a professor, in 1981, he was named the Solon E. Summerfield distinguished professor.[4][5]
Borchardt died in Lawrence, Kansas, on July 15, 2025, at the age of 81.[6]
References
- ^ Schowen, Katharine Barbara; Showen, Richard; Borchardt, Susan; Borchardt, Paul; Artusson, Per; Audus, Kenneth; Agustijns, Patrick; Nicolazzo, Joseph; Raub, Thomas; Schöneich, Christian; Siahaan, Teruna; Takakura, Yoshia; Thakker, Dhiren; Wolfe, Michael (February 2016). "A Tribute to Ronald T. Borchardt — Teacher, Mentor, Scientist, Colleague, Leader, Friend, and Family Man". Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol. 105, no. 2. pp. 370–385. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via ScienceDirect.
- ^ a b "Ronald Borchardt, Ph.D." Rivervest. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ Swanson, Conrad (May 10, 2015). "Distinguished professor has blazed a bright trail in pharmaceutical chemistry". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Ronald Borchardt". University of Kansas. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Borchardt appointed". Wausau Daily Herald. Wausau, Wisconsin. June 4, 1981. p. 29. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dr. Ronald T. Borchardt". Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services. Retrieved July 18, 2025.