Richard A. Houghten

Richard A. Houghten is an American biomedical scientist and entrepreneur, known for his significant contributions to the field of pharmacology and biotechnology. He is the founder of the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies and has made significant advancements in the development of peptide and small molecule libraries.

Early Life and Education

Richard A. Houghten was born in the United States. He completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley and went on to earn his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of California, San Francisco.

Career

Following his education, Houghten began his career in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at several companies before founding the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies in 1988. The institute focuses on the study of various diseases at the molecular level, with a particular emphasis on the development of new therapeutic strategies.

Houghten's work has been instrumental in the development of peptide and small molecule libraries. These libraries are collections of compounds that can be screened for potential therapeutic properties. Houghten's libraries have been used in the development of numerous drugs and treatments for a variety of diseases.

Achievements

Houghten has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in the field of pharmacology. He was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2014 and has been awarded the Merrifield Award for his outstanding contributions to peptide science.

See Also

• Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies
• Peptide library
• Small molecule library

External Links

• Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies