In Memoriam: Albert Hofmann (1906–2008)
CHIMIA International Journal for Chemistry May 28, 2008 S. Finney, Nathaniel, S. Siegel, Jay 11 citations
Albert Hofmann (1906–2008), a distinguished alumnus of the University of Zurich, is celebrated for his life achievements in chemistry and pharmacology, most notably the discovery of LSD, a psychedelic compound derived from ergot alkaloids. His pioneering research opened new frontiers in psychopharmacology and scientific discovery, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of science.