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1897
1967

Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood

June 19, 1897
Chemist

Explore the timeline of Sir Cyril Norman Hinshelwood, a distinguished British chemist known for his pioneering work on chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms. From his birth in 1897 to his Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1956 and beyond, delve into the significant milestones of Hinshelwood's life and scientific contributions.

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1857
Present

Charles Scott Sherrington

November 27, 1857
Neurophysiologist

Explore the timeline of Charles Scott Sherrington, a pioneering neuroscientist whose work laid the foundation for our understanding of the nervous system. From his birth in 1857 to winning the Nobel Prize in 1932, discover the key milestones and achievements in the life of this influential figure in neurophysiology.

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Science
1920
2000

John Harsanyi

May 29, 1920
Economist

Explore the significant milestones in the life of John Harsanyi, the renowned Hungarian-American economist and Nobel Laureate, known for his contributions to game theory and economic behavior. This timeline highlights key events from his early years, academic pursuits, groundbreaking research, and legacy in the field of economics.

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1947
Present

Martin Chalfie

January 15, 1947
Professor of Biological Sciences

Explore the timeline of Martin Chalfie, a renowned American scientist known for his groundbreaking work in biochemistry and chemistry. Discover the key events, achievements, and contributions of Chalfie's career, including his Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the green fluorescent protein (GFP) and its applications in biological research.

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1935
Present

James Peebles

April 25, 1935
Physicist

Explore the significant milestones and achievements in the life and career of James Peebles, a renowned physicist and cosmologist known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of physical cosmology. From his formative years to his receipt of the Nobel Prize, this timeline highlights key moments and contributions of this eminent scientist.

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1902
1987

Walter Houser Brattain

February 10, 1902
Physicist

Explore the timeline of Walter Houser Brattain, the renowned physicist and Nobel Prize laureate known for his role in inventing the transistor. This timeline highlights the key events and achievements in Brattain's life, his scientific contributions, and his lasting impact on technology and physics.

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1939
Present

Harold E. Varmus

December 18, 1939
Nobel Laureate, Oncologist, Scientist, University Professor

Explore the timeline of Harold E. Varmus, a renowned American scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1989 for his research on the genetic basis of cancer. Discover his influential career as Director of the National Institutes of Health and President of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, along with his academic contributions and public service in the field of medical science.

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1903
Present

John Carew Eccles

January 27, 1903
Neurophysiologist

Explore the timeline of John Carew Eccles, the eminent neurophysiologist who contributed significantly to our understanding of synaptic transmission and information processing in the nervous system. From his birth in 1903, through his Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963, and his influential career in neuroscience, discover the milestones of Eccles's life and work.

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1936
Present

Hideki Shirakawa

August 20, 1936
Chemist

Explore the timeline of Hideki Shirakawa, the renowned Japanese chemist known for his discovery of conductive polymers. This includes key events from his early life, academic pursuits, groundbreaking research, and his recognition with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2000. Discover the impactful journey of a scientist who transformed materials science.

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1930
Present

Tu Youyou

December 30, 1930
Pharmacologist

Discover the key milestones in the life and career of Tu Youyou, the Chinese scientist who won the Nobel Prize for her breakthrough work in developing an anti-malarial drug. This timeline highlights major events from her early life, education, landmark discovery of artemisinin, to her recognition on the global stage.

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Science
1962
Present

Shinya Yamanaka

September 4, 1962
Stem Cell Researcher

Explore the timeline of Shinya Yamanaka, the renowned Japanese scientist whose groundbreaking work on induced pluripotent stem cells revolutionized the field of regenerative medicine. Delve into his major achievements and contributions, including his Nobel Prize-winning discovery, which paved the way for advancements in stem cell research and potential therapies for various diseases.

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1925
Present

Paul Greengard

December 11, 1925
Neuroscientist

Explore the life and accomplishments of Paul Greengard, an esteemed American neuroscientist who made significant contributions to our understanding of the nervous system. This timeline highlights his major achievements, including his Nobel Prize-winning research on signal transduction in the brain. Discover important events from Greengard's birth to his impactful career and legacy in the field of neuroscience.

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1902
1994

André Lwoff

May 8, 1902
Microbiologist

Explore the timeline of André Lwoff, a distinguished French microbiologist known for his groundbreaking research in virology and microbiology. Delve into the key events of his life, including his Nobel Prize-winning work on lysogeny and vital contributions to bacterial and viral genetics, shaping modern molecular biology.

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1943
Present

Johann Deisenhofer

September 30, 1943
Biophysicist

Explore the timeline of Johann Deisenhofer, the renowned German biochemist who played a crucial role in the determination of the 3D structure of a photosynthetic reaction center. His groundbreaking work earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1988, alongside Hartmut Michel and Robert Huber. This timeline highlights key milestones in his career and contributions to the field of structural biology.

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1841
Present

Emil Theodor Kocher

August 25, 1841
Surgeon

Explore the timeline of Emil Theodor Kocher, a Swiss surgeon renowned for advancements in thyroid surgery. This timeline highlights key milestones in Kocher's life, including his groundbreaking contributions to medical science, his role in reducing the mortality rates of thyroid surgery, and his Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1909 for his work on the physiology, pathology, and surgery of the thyroid gland. Discover the legacy of a pioneer whose work paved the way for modern surgical techniques.

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Present

John Howard Northrop

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1886
Present

Sir Robert Robinson

September 13, 1886
Chemist

Explore the timeline of Sir Robert Robinson, the renowned British chemist known for his groundbreaking work in organic chemistry. Journey through the key milestones of his life, including his Nobel Prize-winning research on plant dyestuffs and alkaloids, and his lasting impact on chemistry.

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1918
Present

Paul D. Boyer

July 31, 1918
Biochemist

Explore the key events and achievements in the life of Paul D. Boyer, an American biochemist renowned for his work on the enzymatic mechanisms underlying ATP synthesis. This timeline covers his early life, academic pursuits, groundbreaking research, and recognition with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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1941
Present

Dan Shechtman

January 24, 1941
Professor

Explore the significant milestones in the life and career of Dan Shechtman, the Nobel Prize-winning chemist renowned for his discovery of quasicrystals. Delve into the key events and achievements that have defined his contributions to the field of materials science.

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1920
Present

Edmond H. Fischer

April 6, 1920
Biochemist

Explore the significant milestones in the life and career of Edmond H. Fischer, a renowned biochemist and Nobel Laureate, famous for his work on protein phosphorylation which provided critical insights into cellular processes.

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Science
1852
1907

Henri Moissan

September 28, 1852
Chemist

Explore the timeline of Henri Moissan, a pioneering French chemist known for his isolation of fluorine and the discovery of the Moissanite mineral. This comprehensive timeline covers significant milestones in his life, including his groundbreaking work in chemistry, his Nobel Prize award in 1906, and his lasting impact on science.

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Science
1921
Present

Gérard Debreu

July 4, 1921
Economist

Explore the timeline of Gérard Debreu, the influential French-American economist known for his groundbreaking work in equilibrium theory, which earned him the 1983 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. From his early life in France, his significant academic contributions, to his legacy in economics, discover the pivotal moments that defined his illustrious career.

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1916
Present

Alexander Prokhorov

July 11, 1916
Physicist

Explore the comprehensive timeline of Alexander Prokhorov, the influential Soviet physicist known for his foundational work in laser technology. From his early life and education to his groundbreaking contributions to the development of the maser and laser, this timeline chronicles the key milestones and achievements of Prokhorov's illustrious career. Discover how his innovations have shaped modern science and technology.

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Science
1945
Present

Angus Deaton

October 19, 1945
Economist

Explore the significant milestones in the life and career of Angus Deaton, the distinguished economist known for his work on consumption, poverty, and welfare, and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.

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