Otto Loewi

Pharmacologist, Nobel Prize laureate

Otto Loewi - Pharmacologist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born

June 3rd, 1873
152 years ago

Died

December 25th, 1961
63 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Born in Germany, a significant figure in pharmacology and psychobiology, contributed to the understanding of neurotransmission. Conducted pioneering experiments that demonstrated the chemical nature of nerve impulses. Emigrated to the United States in the 1930s, becoming a prominent researcher in the field of neurobiology. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936 alongside Sir Henry Dale for discovering the role of acetylcholine in transmitting nerve impulses.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936

Demonstrated the chemical transmission of nerve impulses

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