The Max Tishler Fellowship

    The Max Tishler Fellowship is awarded to outstanding graduate students in honor of Dr. Max Tishler. Dr. Tishler joined the faculty of Wesleyan in 1970 upon retirement from Merck & Co. as senior vice president of research and development. At Merck, Dr. Tishler developed commercial production of vitamin B12, as well as vitamins C, B6, D, E, and K1e also was coauthor of the first synthesis of hydrocortisone and the first isolation of actinomycin D. Through his efforts, Merck mass-produced penicillin for use in World War II. Under his leadership, Merck developed vaccines against measles, mumps, and German measles, as well as new drugs for heart disease, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and clinical depression. Dr. Tishler received the National Medal of Science in 1987 for "his profound contributions to the nation's health and for the impact of this research on the practice of chemistry." A graduate student who is awarded a Tishler fellowship receives a supplement to their stipend and is guaranteed support as a research assistant for two years.

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