Roger Guillemin
Endocrinologist and Nobel Laureate
Born
January 11th, 1924
101 years ago
Died
2024
1 years ago — 100 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A French-American physician specialized in endocrinology. Contribution to the understanding of the regulation of hormones, particularly neuropeptides. Work in hypothalamic hormones led to significant advancements in the field of endocrinology. Instrumental in the discovery of the role of the hypothalamus in controlling the pituitary gland, informing studies related to growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1977 for this research, sharing the award with Andrew V. Schally and Roger A. H. Guillemin.
Discovered neuropeptides regulating hormones
Awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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