Heinrich Mückter

Heinrich Mückter was a German scientist known for his involvement in the development of thalidomide, a drug that caused severe birth defects when taken during pregnancy. He was a former Nazi scientist who conducted unethical experiments during World War II and later became head of research at Grünenthal, the pharmaceutical company responsible for producing thalidomide. His legacy is marred by the catastrophic impact of the drug, which affected thousands of children worldwide.