Daniel Bovet

Pharmacologist, Nobel Prize winner

Daniel Bovet - Pharmacologist, Nobel Prize winner
Born

March 23rd, 1907
117 years ago

Died

April 8th, 1992
32 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Switzerland

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A pharmacologist and academic contributed significantly to the field of pharmacology. Developed methods for the isolation of alkaloids and worked on the mechanisms of drug action. Conducted important research on antihistamines which led to a better understanding of allergies and inflammation. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1957 for discoveries related to chemically controlled substances.

Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1957

Developed antihistamines for allergy treatment

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