Dr. Adam Heller, chemical engineering research professor, received the 2008 American Chemical Society (ACS) Award for Creative Invention. Heller developed the FreeStyle Navigator™ Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, which provides continuous and accurate glucose information for those with diabetes. ACS annually recognizes a single inventor for “the successful application of research in chemistry and/or chemical engineering that contributes to the material prosperity and happiness of the public.”
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