David Colquhoun
English pharmacologist and academic leader
Born
July 19th, 1936
89 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A pharmacologist and academic contributed significantly to the understanding of drug action and pharmacodynamics. Served as a professor at University College London. Published numerous papers and has engaged in discussions on the misuse of science in pharmacology and medicine. Instrumental in highlighting the importance of evidence-based practice in the field of pharmacology.
Pioneered research in pharmacodynamics
Authored influential papers on drug action
Advocated for evidence-based science in pharmacology
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