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About Daniel Bovet
The Italian pharmacologist made his mark in the field of medicine and pharmacology. His discovery of the drug antihistamines is one of his greatest achievements. His discovery has been used to save countless lives. His main research areas include chemotherapy, the sympathetic nervous system and sulfa drugs.
Education
He was an alumnus of the University of Geneva, graduating in 1927 and obtaining a doctorate two years
Career
The pharmacologist worked at the Pasteur Institute in Paris from 1929 to 1947 and later with the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Superior Institute of Health) in Rome. Between 1969 and 1971, he served as the head of the Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology Laboratory of the National Research Council in Rome. Before his retirement in 1982, he served as a professor at the University of Rome La Sapienza.
Honors
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1957. He also received the Cameron Prize for Therapeutics of the University of Edinburgh in 1949.
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F.A.Q. about Daniel Bovet
When is his birthday?
Daniel Bovet's birthday is on March 23, 1907.
In how many days is his birthday?
Daniel's birthday is in 328 days
How old was Daniel when he died?
He was 85 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 8, 1992.
How old would he be today?
Daniel Bovet would be 117 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Daniel from?
He was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.