Roger Guillemin

Endocrinologist and Nobel Laureate

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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