Acheson, George Hawkins, 1912-

George Acheson became an Edward Wendland Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics, as well as Director of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, at the UC College of Medicine in 1948. He served in these positions until 1975, when he retired as Emeritus Edward Wendland Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics. His research over the years led to the usage of ganglionic blockers in the treatment of hypertension; he also created a national reputation at UC in the field of cardiac and cardiovascular research.

From the guide to the George H. Acheson Papers, 1912, (University of Cincinnati, Health Sciences Library, Henry R. Winkler Center for the History of the Health Professions)