| Historical perspective: The Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine (LPISM) was co-founded by Linus Pauling in 1973 when he became Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemistry at Stanford University. LPISM was located in Menlo Park, California, until the winter of 1980-1981, when it moved to Palo Alto, California. At its laboratories in Palo Alto, scientists conducted research in molecular and viral carcinogenesis, cancer metastasis, genetics, aging, neurotoxicology, immunology and the roles of vitamin C and other micronutrients in human physiology, cancer, cataract, infectious diseases, heart disease and other pathologies. Dr. Pauling also continued his research in theoretical physics and chemistry, including studies in the bonding of metals and intermetallic compounds, chemical structure, the structure of atomic nuclei, and superconductivity. In January 1996, LPISM and OSU reached an agreement to transfer LPISM's research activities and assets to OSU to establish the Linus Pauling Institute. The Linus Pauling Institute: honoring a scientific giant with nutritional research toward longer, better lives. |
