Trueblood Award

The legacy of Professor Kenneth N. Trueblood reflects a lifetime of transformative contributions to computational and chemical crystallography. During his long tenure at UCLA (1949–1998), he played a pioneering role in the early adoption of computers for crystallographic research and in the development of programs that revolutionized structural analysis. His work advanced understanding of chemical and molecular architectures, and his involvement in the landmark vitamin B12 structure stands as a testament to his scientific impact. A leader in methods for analyzing anisotropic motion, Professor Trueblood was also celebrated as a gifted teacher and an exceptionally clear, insightful author whose influence continues to shape the field.