Peter Mansfield
Physicist and Nobel laureate in Medicine
Born
October 9th, 1933
91 years ago
Died
February 8th, 2017
8 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the development of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Conducted pioneering research that led to advancements in medical imaging technologies. His work revolutionized non-invasive diagnostics and enabled detailed imaging of internal body structures. Shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2003 for achievements in MRI technology, which greatly enhanced medical practices worldwide.
Developed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2003
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