David Cushman
American biochemist (1939-2000)
David Cushman (November 15, 1939 – August 14, 2000) was an American biochemist who co-invented captopril, the first of the (angiotensin-converting enzyme) ACE inhibitors used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. With Miguel A. Ondetti, Dr. Cushman won the 1999 Lasker Award for: "developing an innovative approach to drug design based on protein structure and using it to create the ACE inhibitors, powerful oral agents for the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease."
Biography
David Cushman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the son of Wayne B. and Mildred M. and married to Linda L. Kranch. They have two children together named Michael and Laura Cushman. In high school, Dr. Cushman didn't have a drive or reason to succeed academically until he found a class he enjoyed because of the teacher. He went on to Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana where he majored in Zoology and minored in Chemistry. His tenacious attitude gave him the boost to get magna cum laude. He was a first-generation college student in his family and grew up poor.
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