Words from Wiechers on 'Shaken, Not Stirred' Cosmetics R&D

Apr 13th, 2018

Tony O'Lenick, Jr., and the late Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Editor's note: The "Words from Wiechers" series considers the many lessons we, as an industry, can learn from the late Johann Wiechers, Ph.D. He was an advisor, colleague, insightful leader and "disruptive force" (in a good way) in the industry until his unexpected passing. Presenting Wiechers's insights is IFSCC Education Chair, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.

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