Cynthia Selassie
American chemist
Cynthia Rachel D. Selassie is an American bio-organic and medicinal chemist known for her work with quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR). She is the Blanche and Frank R. Seaver Professor of Science and professor of chemistry at Pomona College in Claremont, California.
Early life and education
Selassie was a student of Corwin Hansch, who pioneered the concept of QSAR. She studied at Mount St. Mary's College, Duke University, and the University of Southern California, where she received her doctorate.
Career
Selassie began teaching at Pomona College in 1990. She currently holds the Blanche and Frank R. Seaver Professor of Science and Professor of Chemistry endowed chair.
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