Emil Emil Palade
Romanian cell biologist, physician and Nobel laureate
1912 — 2008
Quick Facts
Profession
Romanian cell biologist, physician and Nobel laureate
Born
November 19, 1912
Died
2008 (age ~96)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
physician, physicist, inventor
RomaniaBorn in IașiDied in Del Mar
1912
Born in Iași (1912-11-19)
1966
AwardAlbert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research
1967
AwardCanada Gairdner International Award
1970
AwardLouisa Gross Horwitz Prize
1972
AwardDickson Prize in Science
1974
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
About
George Emil Palade was a Romanian-American cell biologist. In 1974 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Albert Claude and Christian de Duve. The prize was granted for his innovations in electron microscopy and cell fractionation which together laid the foundations of modern molecular cell biology, the most notable discovery being the ribosomes of the endoplasmic reticulum – which he first described in 1955.
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Who is Emil Emil Palade?+
George Emil Palade was a Romanian-American cell biologist. In 1974 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Albert Claude and Christian de Duve. The prize was granted for his innovations in electron microscopy and cell fractionation which together laid the foundations of m
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil Emil Palade born?+
Emil Emil Palade was born on November 19, 1912.
When did Emil Emil Palade die?+
Emil Emil Palade died in 2008, at approximately 96 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — November 19, 1912
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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