Miodrag Radulovacki
Neuropharmacologist and academic
Born
April 28th, 1933
92 years ago
Died
May 26th, 2014
11 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Born in 1933, a career in neuropharmacology led to significant contributions in understanding the effects of drugs on the nervous system. Held academic positions, influencing future research in the field. Worked extensively on the mechanisms of drug action and their therapeutic applications. Emphasized the importance of education and training in advancing neuropharmacology.
Published numerous research papers on neuropharmacology
Developed effective teaching methods for pharmacology
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