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From the USDA-Agriculture Research Service: News and Events, April 1, 2011 (http://www.ars.usda.gov/News/News.htm?modecode=64-00-00-00) |
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Agnes Rimando (Natural Products Utilization Research Unit, Oxford, Ms) was selected as the Researcher of the Year by the executive committee of the Ole Miss Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The annual award recognizes an individual who advances Chemistry through research and publications, expertise in their field, their ability to inspire other chemists, as well as their commitment to the society. Agnes Rimando is internationally known for her work research of natural products that provide health and medical benefits, as well as natural product-based pest management agents. Current research has focused on pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries and grapes, with potential benefits that include antioxidant activity, the ability to regulate and control cholesterol and sugar levels, and prevent colon cancer. Her research has assisted in the development and production of several dietary supplements that will soon be available in retail locations |