Barry Marshall
Physician and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
September 30th, 1951
73 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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