Alan Lloyd Hodgkin
Physiologist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
February 5th, 1914
111 years ago
Died
December 20th, 1998
26 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Worked extensively in neurophysiology, particularly in researching the ionic basis of nerve conduction. Collaborated with Andrew Huxley to develop the first quantitative model of nerve action potentials. Conducted investigations using the giant axon of the squid which led to critical insights into the behavior of neurons. Became a professor at the University of Cambridge, contributing significantly to the academic field through teaching and research.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963
Developed the Hodgkin-Huxley model of action potentials
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