Daniel Bovet
Pharmacologist, Nobel Prize winner
Born
March 23rd, 1907
118 years ago
Died
April 8th, 1992
33 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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