Melanie S. Sanford
University of Michigan
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Melanie S. Sanford is the recipient of the 2012 Thieme–IUPAC Prize.

In her research, Melanie S. Sanford is at the forefront of the catalytic organometallic-synthetic organic chemistry interface. She has demonstrated new reactivity principles, developed practical and widely used synthetic methods, and rigorously established the mechanistic principles of her methods as a guide to the many investigators who are applying her fundamental findings.

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The prize will be presented to her on July 3, 2012 at the ICOS-19 conference in Melbourne, Australia, after her Thieme-IUPAC lecture.