During his 30-year career in pharmaceutical research and development, author Lawrence T. Friedhoff, MD, PhD, FACP has amassed an extraordinary record of industry accomplishments, most notably as the head of the teams that chose, developed, and brought two chemical compounds through regulatory approvals around the world. These new drugs are market "blockbusters," each used by millions of patients and each generating well over $1 billion annual revenue worldwide. Dr. Friedhoff's first-hand knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D is extensive and comprehensive: he has held management positions at multi-n...