Albert Szent-Györgyi(1893)
MedicineAlbert Imre Szent-Györgyi de Nagyrápolt was a Hungarian biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1937. He is credited with first isolating vitamin C and discovering many of the components and reactions of the citric acid cycle and the molecular basis of muscle contraction.
Hungary
1
Major Awards
197
Publications
6,473
Citations
33
h-index
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i10-index
32.9
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1937for his discoveries in connection with the biological combustion processes, with special reference to vitamin C and the catalysis of fumaric acid
University of SzegedEducation
Eötvös Loránd University
Fitzwilliam College(Doctor of Philosophy)
Doctoral Advisor
Hartog Jacob Hamburger
Career Timeline
Leiden University1920–1922
University of Groningen1922–1926
University of Groningen1925–1926
Fitzwilliam College1926–1930
University of Szeged1931–1945
Positions & Roles
member of the National Assembly of Hungarymember of the Hungarian upper chambermember of the Provisional National Assembly
Academy Memberships
National Academy of Sciences (US)American Academy of Arts and SciencesRussian Academy of SciencesPontifical Academy of Sciences
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KK
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DW
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SP
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