P. Roy Vagelos, M.D., will present a lecture titled “Evolution From Basic to Translational Research” at noon Nov. 29 in the Eric P. Newman Education Center.
Vagelos was head of the Department of Biological Chemistry in the School of Medicine from 1966-1975 and was the driving force for instituting the University’s Medical Scientist Training (M.D./Ph.D.) Program.
Vagelos joined Merck in 1975 as senior vice president for research and ultimately served as the chief executive officer and chairman.
Under his leadership, Fortune named Merck the “most admired company in America” for a record seven years in a row (1987-1993).
Recently, Vagelos has written a book titled Medicine, Science and Merck, which chronicles his career.