Leandro Panizzon
Leandro Panizzon was a chemist at Ciba who developed Methylphenidate, the active ingredient in Ritalin. His work in the pharmaceutical industry not only contributed to the development of one of the most successful drugs in history but also indirectly led to his wife Rita being the inspiration for its name.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,858 | $700,000 | 555$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 6,858 | $700,000 | 555$ |
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Switzerland:
Leandro Panizzon discovered Methylphenidat in a laboratory in Basel in 1944.
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Switzerland:
Leandro Panizzon developed the active ingredient Methylphenidate while working at the Basel chemical company Ciba.
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