Jerry L. McLaughlin
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Jerry L. McLaughlin is a researcher who has conducted research for 28 years studying plants looking for molecules that fight cancer[1] at Purdue University's School of Pharmacy. He published his findings on the Annonaceous acetogenins in peer reviewed journals.[2][3] These acetogenins have been identified as having a number of effects, including acting as potential anticancer agents.
As a member of the American Society of Pharmacognosy, he served as a term as president 1982-83 [4] and edited the Journal of Natural Products, their publication for a few years. He received the Tyler Prize from them in 2007.[5]
