Knobil, Ernst

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Name (Latin)
Knobil, Ernst
Date of birth
1926-09-20
Date of death
2000-04-13
Gender
male
MARC
MARC
Other Identifiers
VIAF: 24665388
Wikidata: Q990928
Library of congress: n 85312918
HAI10: 000163499
Sources of Information
  • The Physiology of reproduction, c1988:CIP t.p. v. 1 (Ernst Knobil, H. Wayne Hightower Prof. in Med. Sci.; director, Lab. for Neuroendocrinology, Univ. of Tex. Health Sci. Center at Houston-Med. Sch., Houston, Tex.)
Wikipedia description:

Ernst Knobil (September 20, 1926 – April 13, 2000) was a scientist known for his pioneering research in endocrinology. His discoveries were important for the field of reproductive endocrinology, the development of hormonal contraceptives, and treatments for infertility. Knobil was the Richard Beatty Mellon Professor of Physiology at the University of Pittsburgh from 1961–1981 and later held named professorships at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Knobil was the editor of the peer-reviewed journal Annual Review of Physiology from 1976–1978. He served as president of the American Physiological Society, The Endocrine Society and the International Society of Endocrinology.

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