Pedro Cuatrecasas

Pedro Cuatrecasas was a renowned Spanish biochemist, born on September 27, 1936, in Madrid, known for his revolutionary work in biomedicine, particularly for co-inventing affinity chromatography, which transformed the purification of biological molecules. His contributions led to the development of over 40 important medications, including atorvastatin, the best-selling drug in history. Despite his groundbreaking achievements and being a candidate for the Nobel Prize, he remained relatively unknown in the media until his passing on March 19, 2023.