Summary
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) filed an 8-K on December 6, 2012, reporting on a significant philanthropic commitment. The company has pledged $3 million to Reed College to establish a professorship in chemical biology. This professorship is being created in honor of Dr. Roger M. Perlmutter, a former Executive Vice President of Research and Development at Amgen, who retired effective February 12, 2012. This pledge highlights Amgen's commitment to science education and its recognition of Dr. Perlmutter's contributions during his eleven years with the company. Dr. Perlmutter, an alumnus of Reed College and former chairman of its board of trustees, played a key role in Amgen's development of innovative therapies. The company views this donation as consistent with its established support for scientific education.
Key Highlights
- 1Amgen pledged $3 million to Reed College.
- 2The pledge will fund a new professorship in chemical biology.
- 3The professorship is named in honor of former Amgen EVP of R&D, Roger M. Perlmutter.
- 4Dr. Perlmutter retired from Amgen effective February 12, 2012.
- 5Dr. Perlmutter had an eleven-year tenure at Amgen and was instrumental in developing new therapies.
- 6Dr. Perlmutter is an alumnus of Reed College and a former chairman of its board.
- 7The donation reflects Amgen's support for science education.