Person Arigoni; Duilio (1928 - 2020) Arigoni Duilio 1928 - 2020 Swiss Male Lugano, Switzerland 06/12/1928 19281206 10/06/2020 20200610

Duilio Arigoni is a chemist who studies the mechanisms that underlie enzyme-mediated reactions and biosynthesis. His experiments have elucidated the processes behind the natural synthesis of a variety of compounds, including alkaloids, corrins, steroids and terpenes. His research highlights include helping to establish the validity of the biogenetic isoprene rule through his work on mevalonate production, as well as shedding light on the synthesis of the vitamin B12 and its role in enzymatic reactions. Duilio has received numerous accolades in recognition of his work, including the Arthur C. Cope Award of the American Chemical Society in 1986 and the Wolf Prize in Chemistry in 1989. In addition to being a Foreign Member of the Royal Society, he is also a member of a number of other prestigious scientific organisations, including the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Academia Europaea and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Professor Duilio Arigoni ForMemRS died on 10 June 2020. Medals and prizes: Davy Medal 1983 Foreign Member 20/06/1991 62 Sources: https://royalsociety.org/people/duilio-arigoni-10999/ International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 6 Dec 1928 - 10 Jun 2020 NA4732 21/11/2001 Andyg pmab 28/03/2023 RS_NET\JonathanB Yes e747a19d-12b7-4f0f-bd93-912c2226dd2c