Background
Agurell, Stig Lennart was born on October 16, 1932 in Hogsby, Smaland, Sweden. Son of Claes L. and Astrid E. (Carlsson) Agurell.
pharmacist research administrator
Agurell, Stig Lennart was born on October 16, 1932 in Hogsby, Smaland, Sweden. Son of Claes L. and Astrid E. (Carlsson) Agurell.
Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1962. Licensed pharmacist Royal Pharmaceutical Institute-Stockholm, 1963, Doctor.pharm., 1966, Doctor of Science honorary, Purdue University, 1985.
Assistant professor Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1962. From research assistant to assistant professor Royal Pharmaceutical Institute, Stockholm, 1959-1960, 62-69. Head drug research and information Central Military Pharmacy, Stockholm, 1969-1971, head, 1971-1973.
Assistant director research Astra Lakemedel Bachelor of Arts, Sodertalje, Sweden, 1974-1976, director research, 1976-1984, president, since 1984.
Served with Swedish Army, 1953-1954. Named Distinguished Alumnus, Purdue University, 1983. Member American College Neuropsychopharmacology, Swedish Academy Pharmaceutical Sciences (director 1973-1981), Scheele Award Committee.
Married A. Birgitta East. Nilsson, June 27, 1957. Children– Eva, Lena.