John Vane
Pharmacologist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
March 29th, 1927
98 years ago
Died
November 19th, 2004
20 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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An English pharmacologist and academic contributed to the understanding of the mechanisms of drug action. Conducted pioneering research that elucidated the biochemical pathways of prostaglandins and their role in various physiological functions. The work significantly advanced pharmacological science, influencing the development of anti-inflammatory medications and pain relievers. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1982 for discoveries pertaining to the effects of prostaglandins.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1982
Discovered the role of prostaglandins in inflammation and pain
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