Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Seminars and Activities

Verna and Marrs McLean Lectures in Biochemistry

The Verna and Marrs McLean Lecture Series was inaugurated in 1972 by Salih J. Wakil, Distinguished Service Professor and Chairman Emeritus, in honor of an outstanding Texas family for their generous support of the department. Verna and Marrs McLean shared a philosophy of civic and humanitarian responsibility and a keen commitment to education. Although they were personally generous and supported many philanthropic causes, the McLeans believed that their greatest contribution was to set an example that encouraged others to make equally strong commitments. This tradition has been maintained by their children and grandchildren, as exemplified by the endowment of the Ruth McLean Bowman Bowers Professorship, which supports a faculty member in the department, as well as the establishment of the Ruth McLean Bowman Bowers “Excellence in Research” Award. This endowed lecture series was inaugurated in 1972 in honor of an outstanding Texas family for their generous support of the department.

During the academic year, the department hosts seminars relevant to modern pharmacology, chemical biology, drug discovery, and drug delivery. Unless otherwise noted, seminars are at 4 p.m. in room N315.