Roger Guillemin
French-American neuroscientist (1924–2024)
1924 — 2024
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Profession
French-American neuroscientist (1924–2024)
Born
January 11, 1924
Died
2024 (age ~100)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physician, university teacher, endocrinologist
FranceBorn in DijonDied in San Diego
1924
Born in Dijon (1924-01-11)
1960
PositionDirector of Research at CNRS
1974
AwardCanada Gairdner International Award
1975
AwardAlbert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research
1976
AwardNational Medal of Science
1977
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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Roger Charles Louis Guillemin was a French-American neuroscientist. He received the National Medal of Science in 1976, and the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1977 for his work on neurohormones, sharing the prize that year with Andrew Schally and Rosalyn Sussman Yalow.
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Who is Roger Guillemin?+
Roger Charles Louis Guillemin was a French-American neuroscientist. He received the National Medal of Science in 1976, and the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1977 for his work on neurohormones, sharing the prize that year with Andrew Schally and Rosalyn Sussman Yalow.
What does the name Roger mean?+
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
When was Roger Guillemin born?+
Roger Guillemin was born on January 11, 1924.
When did Roger Guillemin die?+
Roger Guillemin died in 2024, at approximately 100 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roger — January 11, 1924
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Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
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Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
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4 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
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Birch
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Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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