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Albrecht Fleckenstein

1917 – 1992

German scientist

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Lived 1917 – 1992 (aged 74). Albrecht Fleckenstein was a German pharmacologist, university teacher, physician and physiologist.

Albrecht Fleckenstein (3 March 1917 – 4 April 1992) was a German pharmacologist and physiologist best known for his discovery of calcium channel blockers.

Life and career Albrecht Fleckenstein was born on 3 March 1917 in Aschaffenburg, Germany. He received his medical training in Würzburg and Vienna. In 1964, Fleckenstein reported on the inhibitory actions of prenylamine and verapamil on the physiological process of excitation–contraction coupling. This contributed to his discovery of calcium antagonists. In 1991, he also received the Albert Einstein World Award of Science.

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Important facts

Born
3 May 1917, Aschaffenburg
Birth century
20th century
Died
4 April 1992, St. Ulrich's Priory in the Black Forest
Occupation
Pharmacologist, university teacher, physician, physiologist
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Würzburg
Employers
University of Freiburg
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Albert Einstein World Award of Science; Karl Heinz Beckurts Award; Carl-Ludwig Honorary Medal; Ernst Jung Prize for Medicine; Schmiedeberg Badge; Novartis-Drew Award; Honorary doctor of the University of Munich; Honorary doctorate of the University of Basel; Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albrecht Fleckenstein?

German scientist (1917-1992)

When was Albrecht Fleckenstein born?

Albrecht Fleckenstein was born on 3 May 1917 in Aschaffenburg.

When did Albrecht Fleckenstein die?

Albrecht Fleckenstein died on 4 April 1992 in St. Ulrich's Priory in the Black Forest.

What was Albrecht Fleckenstein's occupation?

Albrecht Fleckenstein was a pharmacologist, university teacher, physician and physiologist.

What nationality was Albrecht Fleckenstein?

Albrecht Fleckenstein was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albrecht Fleckenstein

· Wikidata: Q2639772

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