Henry Hallett Dale

Pharmacologist; Nobel Prize in Physiology

Henry Hallett Dale - Pharmacologist; Nobel Prize in Physiology
Born

June 9th, 1875
149 years ago

Died

July 23rd, 1968
56 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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