Cortisone Synthesis: In the 1950s, Percy Julian made an amazing discovery that would forever alter the pharmaceutical industry. While working for a company producing drugs and chemical products, Julian discovered how to synthesize cortisone – a hormone used for treating various medical conditions such as arthritis, asthma, and lupus. Years earlier, cortisone had been discovered but could only be obtained by extracting it from animal … Continue reading Discovery of Cortisone Synthesis by Percy Julian