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Book Synopsis: P. Roy Vagelos grew up during the Depression as a wise-cracking son of Greek immigrants. He left his family's small restaurant to become a doctor and went on to master three professions and become the Chief Executive Officer of the multinational pharmaceutical giant, Merck & Co. Medicine, Science, and Merck follows Vangelos' life from childhood to retirement, from his academic years at the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University's Medical School, and Massachusetts General Hospital through his professional career at the National Institute of Health, Washington University, and Merck. Throughout, Vagelos never lost touch with his family values, his intense desire to help others, and his faith in the partnership principle and the competition that makes it work. P. Roy Vagelos and Louis Galambos offer an unusual perspective on working in three leading professions: medicine, science, and business. They take readers inside the laboratory and boardroom of one of America's large corporations, analyzing the mistakes and the innovations of Merck. P. Roy Vagelos, M.D. served as CEO of Merck & Co., Inc. from 1985 to 1994. Before assuming responsibilities in business leadership, he had won scientific recognition as an authority on lipids and enzymes and as a research manager. The author of more than 100 scientific papers, Vagelos has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. Louis Galambos has written extensively on U.S. business-government relations, on economic aspects of modern institutional developments and on the rise of the bureaucratic state. A professor at Johns Hopkins University, Professor Galambos is the author of several books, including Anytime, Anywhere (Cambridge, 2002).
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Discover the inspiring true story of P. Roy Vagelos, the brilliant mind behind the success of Merck & Co. In the captivating book, "Medicine, Science and Merck," Vagelos' journey from a small restaurant to becoming the CEO of a multinational pharmaceutical giant is revealed. This gripping account of resilience and determination in the face of adversity will leave you inspired and motivated.
Step into the fascinating world of medicine, science, and business as Vagelos takes you behind the scenes of his life. From his academic years at renowned institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University's Medical School, to his influential role at the National Institute of Health, Washington University, and finally Merck & Co., Vagelos never lost sight of his family values and his unwavering commitment to helping others.
With deep insights into the inner workings of one of America's leading corporations, "Medicine, Science and Merck" offers a unique perspective on the mistakes and innovations that shaped Merck. Through the collaboration of Vagelos and co-author Louis Galambos, you'll gain invaluable knowledge about the intersection of medicine, science, and business.
P. Roy Vagelos' wealth of experience as a renowned doctor and research manager at Merck & Co., Inc., makes him the ultimate authority in the pharmaceutical field. His scientific prowess has earned him prestigious recognition by institutions such as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society.
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