Robert Murray: Candidate for Alternate Councilor

Education: B.S., Universuty of Nebraska – Lincoln (1969); Ph.D. in organic chemistry, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (1973).

Professional Experience: Post-doctoral Research Associate, Department of Medicinal Chemistry University of Kansas (1973-1974); Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Sidney Farber Cancer Institute (1975); Senior Scientist / Group Leader, Pennwalt Corp (1976 – 1985): Section-head Medicinal Chemistry, Fisons Corp (1985 – 1996); Associate Director Chemistry, Astra (1997- 2000); Director for Chemistry, Serono Research Institute (2001 – 2004); pharmaceutical consultant (2005 – present).

ACS Service: member since 1972.

Rochester Section ACS Service: Finance Committee, 1985-1987 (chairman, 1986-1987); Nominations and Elections Committee, 1986, 1990 and 1991 (chairman 1991); Rochester Section Award Committee, 1987, 1990 and 1995 (chairman 1995); NERM-17, treasurer (1987); Alternate Councilor, 1988; Chairman-Elect, 1989; Chairman, 1990; Treasurer, 1992; Adopt-a-School Program volunteer (Cobbles School), 1992 – 1996: Alternate Councilor, 2008.

Honors: Rochester Section Award (1994).

Statement: I am pleased to have been asked to run again for office in the Rochester Section. If elected, as alternate councilor and thereby a voting member of the Executive Committee I would support the excellent programs which have been started at the local level as well as encourage thoughtful planning and frequent program reviews to ensure their continued success. In addition, I will work to ensure that the vision for local sections as expressed by national are adopted locally so that we continue to “connect chemistry with the community” and thereby carry out the mission of the ACS: to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. At the national level I would represent the interests of the Rochester Section and its members in council as required.