profarnospatola.jpg (51705 bytes)Professor Arno F. Spatola, Ph.D.
May 9, 1944 • July 5, 2003

Professor Arno F. Spatola founded Peptides International in 1983 as an outgrowth of his research interests at the University of Louisville.  In the more than two decades since its inception, Peptides International has come to be recognized as a trusted source of high purity, quality peptide-related products, without comprising research integrity and social responsibility, or forgetting to treat people with respect and kindness.  These standards remain the basis for the company's growth and success.

 

Peptides International is building on the strong traditions set forth by  Dr. Spatola with the same visionary leadership that he exhibited.  Recently, Dr. Bryce V. Johnson was named the new CEO and President. Jackie Spatola, current owner and chair of the Board, said:

 

“Dr. Johnson’s strong technical and business background, his association with Peptides International over the past few years, and his high regard for Arno’s values and vision assure both continuity and an exciting future for our company.”

 

As the field of peptide research advances, the outlook for peptides in all areas of disease-related research and new drug applications is indeed exciting.  At Peptides International, we never lose sight of the importance of our work or how our company began.  

 

Released November 10, 2005
As featured in our latest pepnet newsletter (Vol. 18, No. 3 Nov 2005), please download the following instruction form to request matching funds from Peptides International for the Arno F. Spatola Endowed Fellowship program at the University of Louisville.  Please send this form with your donation to the University.  Thank you for your interest and support. 

Matching Donation Request Form (pdf)

For additional information about this program, please contact Christopher Miller, Director of Major Gifts (U of L) at 502-852-1248 or Peptides International at 502-266-8787. 

Related Links:

Institute for Molecular Diversity and Drug Design IMD3 page.

The University of Louisville has established a graduate fellowship fund in memory and honor of Prof. Spatola.  Information can be obtained by contacting the Chemistry Department at the University of Louisville.

Special Edition PEP-NET from the 18th American Peptide Symposium in Boston July 2003 (PDF format)