Pharmaceuticals and Poisons: Chemistry at the Edge (OOL)

Osher Online - Winter | Available (Membership Required)

Online Lebanon, NH 03766 United States
Online Meeting
1/22/2026-2/26/2026
3:00 PM-4:30 PM EDT on Th
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$75.00

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Pharmaceuticals and Poisons: Chemistry at the Edge (OOL)

Osher Online - Winter | Available (Membership Required)

Some substances heal, others harm—and some do both. This chemistry-rich (but non-technical) course explores the fine line between pharmaceuticals and poisons. We will examine drug development, venom-inspired medicine, and the history of FDA regulation shaped by scandal and reform. From aspirin’s industrial roots to Gila monster hormones, participants will uncover the fascinating, sometimes unsettling chemistry behind what we choose to swallow.

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Johnnie Hendrickson

Johnnie Hendrickson, PhD, is a Teaching Professor in the School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University. He holds a PhD in chemistry and is the author of the textbook Chemistry in the World. His academic work centers on science communication and the reciprocal relationship between science and society.