Barry Marshall

Physician and Nobel Prize laureate

Barry Marshall - Physician and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

September 30th, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Australia

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A physician and academic contributed to the understanding of gastric ulcers. Conducted research that demonstrated the role of Helicobacter pylori in causing peptic ulcers. Developed a novel treatment regimen that combined antibiotics and acid-reducing medications. Along with a colleague, received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2005 for this groundbreaking work.

Discovered Helicobacter pylori's role in ulcers

Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2005

Developed effective treatment for peptic ulcers

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