Gerhard Domagk
German bacteriologist and pathologist
Born
October 30th, 1895
129 years ago
Died
April 24th, 1964
61 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributions to bacteriology included the discovery of the drug Prontosil, which became the first sulfa drug used in treatment of bacterial infections. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1939 for this groundbreaking work. Conducted research on other antibiotics and their applications. Developed significant techniques in the study of infectious diseases and their control.
Discovered Prontosil as the first sulfa drug
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1939
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