Frederick Gowland Hopkins

Biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate

Frederick Gowland Hopkins - Biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

June 20th, 1861
163 years ago

Died

May 16th, 1947
77 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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Contributed significantly to the field of biochemistry through discoveries relating to vitamins and their role in nutrition. Conducted pioneering research on the biochemical processes of living organisms. Served as a professor at the University of Cambridge for many years. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1929 alongside Christiaan Eijkman for work on the role of vitamins in metabolism.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1929

Pioneered research on vitamins and nutrition

Served as a professor at the University of Cambridge

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