Henry Hallett Dale
Pharmacologist; Nobel Prize in Physiology
Born
June 9th, 1875
150 years ago
Died
July 23rd, 1968
57 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the understanding of neurotransmitters and their role in the nervous system. Conducted research on the actions of histamine, emphasizing its importance in allergic reactions and gastric acid secretion. Shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936 for work on chemical transmitters in the nervous system. Published extensively, influencing the field of pharmacology and physiology.
Shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936
Researched histamine and its physiological effects
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