Joseph M Fortunak, PhD

Howard University

Washington, District Of Columbia

Phone: 202 806 6880
Cell: 301 928 7568
Email: jfortunak@comcast.net

General Specialty Area 1: Pharmaceutical Research
General Specialty Area 2: Chemistry & Chemicals

Specialty Focus, Special Skills, Experience: Pharmaceutical Patents, Process Chemistry, Polymorphs and crystalline forms, Drug Development, Drug Discovery

Additional Information: PhD Chemist. University Professor of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Washington, DC. 20+ years experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Head of Global Chemical Development for a major pharmaceutical company (2000-2004) managing 350+ scientists and technical experts. 34 patents. Launched 11 New Molecular Entities. Experienced in generics & companies in Africa, India, China & Brazil. Consultant for large NGOs providing essential medicines to developing nations. ACS Astellas Foundation award (2009) for Chemistry Impact on Human Health.

Education: PhD, University of Wisconsin; BSc, Purdue University; Postdoctoral , Cambridge University (UK)

Years in Practice: 26