This episode features David Craik, Ph.D., winner of the American Chemical Society’s 2011 Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry. It highlights Craik's advances toward new drugs for treating health problems that affect millions of people around the world, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria and AIDS.

Prized Science 2011: Episode 4 - ‪Amazing Catalysts‬

The American Chemical Society (ACS) gives more than 60 national awards to honor accomplishments in chemistry and service to chemistry. Prized Science strives to give people who may have no special scientific knowledge, the opportunity to watch, listen, and discover how the chemistry behind ACS’ awards transforms life for the better.