C. Robin Ganellin

His most outstanding achievement was the discovery of cimetidine, a drug used to combat stomach ulcers, when he was working at Smith Kline and French.

During his studies at Harrow County School for Boys, he developed a strong aptitude for science and maths, but his performance in language and history was lacking.

He began his formal studies at Queen Mary College in London where he received his first degree, a bachelor of science in chemistry.

In 1958, shortly after his PhD studies at Queen Mary College, Ganellin joined Smith Kline and French Laboratories in the UK where he began research in medicinal chemistry.

Since graduating, Robin Ganellin has authored or co-authored over 260 scientific papers and is listed as inventor or co-inventor on over 160 US patents.