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John C. Sheehan, an American organic chemist, National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) Inductee, made groundbreaking contributions to medicine. During World War II, as demand for penicillin surged, Sheehan worked tirelessly to synthesize the penicillin molecule. In 1957, he announced the first rational total synthesis of natural penicillin, followed by a general total synthesis of penicillins. His work revolutionized drug production, saving countless lives. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Sheehan’s legacy endures as a pioneer who transformed medical science.
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