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Thursday, May 19th and Friday, May 20th

A Festschrift for Gary K. Beauchamp, PhD

Distinguished Member and Emeritus Director and President of Monell Chemical Senses Center
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Dr. Gary K. Beauchamp has led and conducted basic research in the fields of taste, smell, and flavor, encompassing techniques ranging from behavioral to molecular biology. This May, he is joined by experts and pioneers — his collaborators, colleagues, and trainees — from all over the world. They gather in Philadelphia as Monell Chemical Senses Center celebrates 50 years of Dr. Beauchamp’s prolific career and scientific contributions.

Gary K. Beauchamp
Gary K. Beauchamp

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