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STEAM in History: Percy Lavon Julian

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Chemist • Entrepreneur
1899-1975 • United States

Julian was a pioneer in synthesizing steroid intermediates for large-scale production. He received over 130 patents for his inventions and eventually started his own company to synthesize drugs from Mexican yams.

Julian’s work made many common medicinal drugs more affordable.

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