Cynthia Rachel D. Selassie is an American bio-organic and medicinal chemist known for her work with quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR).[1] She is the Blanche and Frank R. Seaver Professor of Science and professor of chemistry at Pomona College in Claremont, California.[1]

Early life and education

Selassie was a student of Corwin Hansch,[1] who pioneered the concept of QSAR.[2] She studied at Mount St. Mary's College, Duke University, and the University of Southern California, where she received her doctorate.[1]

Career

Selassie began teaching at Pomona College in 1990.[1] She currently holds the Blanche and Frank R. Seaver Professor of Science and Professor of Chemistry endowed chair.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Cynthia R.D. Selassie". Pomona College. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  2. ↑ Maugh, Thomas H. [II] (May 31, 2011). "Corwin Hansch dies at 92; scientist whose advances led to new drugs and chemicals". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 5, 2016.


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