National Academy of Inventors Fellows at Purdue
NAI Fellow 2024
Arun Ghosh
College of Science
Ian P. Rothwell Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
The NAI Fellows Program celebrates academic inventors whose work spans multiple disciplines and exemplifies their collaboration, dedication and innovation to transform research into real-world commercial technologies that contribute to the betterment of society.
Ghosh is a leader in the field of structure-based drug design and discovery, guiding a research group in multidisciplinary research projects in the areas of synthetic organic, bioorganic, and medicinal chemistry. One highlighted achievement was the design and discovery of a potent HIV protease inhibitor, a key medication in the fight against HIV/AIDS approved by the FDA in 2006 and now used in over 120 countries.
This recognition by the NAI underscores the importance of advancing chemistry and drug discovery research to save lives and improve health outcomes. I am humbled by the honor and very grateful for my colleagues and collaborators and the support of Purdue for fostering an environment that encourages innovation and supports transformative research.”
(source: Purdue Newsroom)
Ghosh is a prolific inventor, boasting a large portfolio with an abundance of technology encompassing both U.S. and foreign patents. His patents span multiple areas of research including HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, and SARS/COVID-19.
