Jānis Polis
Latvian pharmacologist, developer of the synthesis of rimantadine
About Jānis Polis
Lived 1938 – 2011 (aged 72). Jānis Polis was a Russian and Latvian pharmacologist, chemist and inventor, known for Rimantadine.
Jānis Polis (25 June 1938 – 12 April 2011) was a Soviet and Latvian pharmacologist and the developer of one of the first methods of synthesis of rimantadine, which was discovered in 1963 by William W. Prichard of Du Pont & Co. He was born in Eleja parish, Latvia. On 6 February 2009, Polis was awarded the WIPO Award for Outstanding Inventors. Polis died in Riga, Latvia on 12 April 2011 at the age of 72.
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Who was Jānis Polis?
Latvian pharmacologist, developer of the synthesis of rimantadine (1938–2011)
When was Jānis Polis born?
Jānis Polis was born on 25 June 1938 in Eleja.
When did Jānis Polis die?
Jānis Polis died on 12 April 2011 in Riga.
What was Jānis Polis's occupation?
Jānis Polis was a pharmacologist, chemist and inventor.
What was Jānis Polis known for?
Jānis Polis was known for Rimantadine.
What nationality was Jānis Polis?
Jānis Polis was Russian and Latvian.
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