Expertise

Dr. Williams' research interests lie in the development of methodologies and strategies for the total synthesis of biologically active natural products.

Subject areas:

  • Organic
  • Life
  • Synthesis
Communities
Chemistry, Chemistry
Degrees
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Organic Chemistry, 1976
BS, St. Lawrence University, Chemistry, 1970
Keywords
cardiovascular system immune system cancer or carcinogenesis cardiovascular diseases folk medicine antibiotics chemotherapeutic agents pharmaceuticals chemotherapy immunosuppression natural products drug design chemical sciences
Honors

Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2004

Tracy M. Sonneborn Lecturer Award, Indiana University (Indiana University Bloomington), 2002

Harry G. Day Chair in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry (Indiana University Bloomington), 2001

Indiana University Teaching Excellence Recognition Award, Indiana University Bloomington, 2000

Merck Faculty Development Award, Merck & Company, 1996-1997

Associations
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Chemical Society
International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry