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MERCK & CO., INC.

MERCK SHARP & DOHME RESEARCH LABORATORIES DIVISION

RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY

MAX TISHLER, Ph. D.

PRESIDENT

February 17, 1958

ANNOUNCEMENT

I though Qu would be interested in knowing that
Dr. Maurice he (unonad ha assumed the position of a
Director of The Merck Institute for Therapeutic Research
in which capacity he will head up our research program in
virology. Dr. Hilleman joined our staff February 3, 1958
and is located in our West Point laboratories, where nearly =
all our virology research is conducted, Y

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We consider ourselves fortunate in attracting a y
scientist of Dr. Hilleman's stature to head up our virolo *%
research, Dr. Hilleman's appointment is recognition by us «
of the importance of virology to our broad research program. .
It also emphasizes our determination to make Merck preeminent ‘
in viral research within the pharmaceutical industry. I hope =
that Dr, Hilleman's appointment will serve as a better bridge .
in our relations with you. mn

Max Tishler