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Ulf von Euler

1905-02-07 – 1983-03-09

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Ulf von EulerCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Ulf Svante von Euler (7 February 1905 – 9 March 1983) was a Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist. He shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1970 for his work on neurotransmitters.

Occupation & Career

pharmacologist, physiologist, neuroscientist, pharmacist, chemist, physician, researcher

Education

Karolinska Institutet

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; Canada Gairdner International Award; Carl-Ludwig Honorary Medal; Schmiedeberg Badge; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense; Foreign Member of the Royal Society; honorary doctorate; doctor honoris causa from the University of Dijon

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Canada Gairdner International Award · Carl-Ludwig Honorary Medal · doctor honoris causa from the University of Dijon · Foreign Member of the Royal Society · honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense · honorary doctorate · Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine · Schmiedeberg Badge

Employer

Karolinska Institutet

Organizations & Memberships

American Academy of Arts and Sciences · American Philosophical Society · German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · Japan Academy · National Academy of Sciences · Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia · Royal Society of London · Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

Karolinska Institutet

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q237142 — wikidata View source

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