Herbert Spencer Gasser(1888–1963)
MedicineHerbert Spencer Gasser is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1944) from United States. Their primary field is Medicine. They were educated at Johns Hopkins University and University of Wisconsin–Madison. They have been affiliated with The Rockefeller University.
United States
1
Major Awards
82
Publications
5,150
Citations
32
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i10-index
62.8
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Awards & Recognition
Most Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#1
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Performance of a hot-cathode heavy-ion source installed in a 2 MV Van de Graaff accelerator
Nuclear Instruments and Methods(1974)
2
citations
#5
Effect of the Method of Leading on the Recording of the Nerve Fiber Spectrum
The Journal of General Physiology(1960)
44
citations
#6
Comparison of the structure, as revealed with the electron microscope, and the physiology of the unmedullated fibers in the skin nerves and in the olfactory nerves.
Experimental Cell Research(1958)
25
citations
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The 80th Birthday of Sir Henry Dale, O.M., G.B.E., M.D., F.R.C.P., F.R.S.: Sir Henry Dale: His Influence on Science
British Medical Journal(1955)
3
citations
#9
PROPERTIES OF DORSAL ROOT UNMEDULLATED FIBERS ON THE TWO SIDES OF THE GANGLION
The Journal of General Physiology(1955)
295
citations
#10
Contracture of muscle: introductory remarks.
American Journal of Physical Medicine(1955)
0
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Recent Publications
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Performance of a hot-cathode heavy-ion source installed in a 2 MV Van de Graaff accelerator
Nuclear Instruments and Methods1974
2citations
HERBERT SPENCER GASSER, 1888-1963.
Experimental neurology. Supplement1964
0citations
Effect of the Method of Leading on the Recording of the Nerve Fiber Spectrum
The Journal of General Physiology1960
44citations
Open AccessComparison of the structure, as revealed with the electron microscope, and the physiology of the unmedullated fibers in the skin nerves and in the olfactory nerves.
Experimental Cell Research1958
25citations
OLFACTORY NERVE FIBERS
The Journal of General Physiology1956
193citations
Open AccessThe 80th Birthday of Sir Henry Dale, O.M., G.B.E., M.D., F.R.C.P., F.R.S.: Sir Henry Dale: His Influence on Science
British Medical Journal1955
3citations
Open AccessPROPERTIES OF DORSAL ROOT UNMEDULLATED FIBERS ON THE TWO SIDES OF THE GANGLION
The Journal of General Physiology1955
295citations
Open AccessContracture of muscle: introductory remarks.
American Journal of Physical Medicine1955
0citations
Co-winners
Shared the same award in the same year
Education
Johns Hopkins University
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Platteville High School
Career Timeline
The Rockefeller University?–present
Washington University in St. Louis?–present
Academy Memberships
National Academy of Sciences (US)American Academy of Arts and SciencesRoyal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
SS
Shimon Sakaguchi
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2025)
ME
Mary E. Brunkow
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2025)
FR
Fred Ramsdell
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2025)
KK
Katalin Karikó
Gruber Prize in Neuroscience (2024)
VA
Victor Ambros
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024)
GR
Gary Ruvkun
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024)
DW
Drew Weissman
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
SP
Svante Pääbo
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2022)
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