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George Barany

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George Barany

Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry

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Website: Research, Biography, & More

George Barany

Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry

Research
Biography
Publications & Awards

Research

Website: Research, Biography, & More

Biography

George Barany retired from the Department of Chemistry on May 26th, 2024 after a 44 year career at UMN. You can read a news story about his life and career here.

Education

Ph.D. Rockefeller University, 1977 (R.B. Merrifield)
Post Doctorate Rockefeller University, 1977-1980

Recent News

Crossword puzzle created by Professor George Barany featured in C&E News centennial celebration issue

Publications & Awards

Honors and Awards

Murray Goodman Scientific Excellence & Mentorship Award from the American Peptide Society, 2015
American Chemical Society Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry, 2006
Distinguished McKnight University Professorship, 1997
Vincent du Vigneaud Award, Outstanding Achievements in Peptide Research, 1994
Searle Scholar Award, 1982

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