Sune K. Bergström(1916)
MedicineSune K. Bergström is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1982) from Sweden. They have received 2 major awards in total. Their primary field is Medicine. They were educated at Stockholm University. They have been affiliated with Lund University.
Sweden
2
Major Awards
100
Publications
3,571
Citations
29
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i10-index
35.7
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1982for their discoveries concerning prostaglandins and related biologically active substances
Karolinska InstituteMost Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#5
On the pH-dependent degradation of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2α (Carboprost)
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences(1995)
1
citations
#6
The Prostaglandins: From the Laboratory to the Clinic (Nobel Lecture)
Angewandte Chemie(1983)
37
citations
#7
Plasma levels of 9-deoxo-16,16-dimethyl-9-methylene-PGE2 in connection with its development as an abortifacient.
Prostaglandins(1982)
17
citations
#8
Prostaglandins from bedside observation to a family of drugs.
Progress in lipid research(1981)
15
citations
#9
Introduction lecture. The prostaglandins and their practical applications.
Acta veterinaria Scandinavica. Supplementum(1981)
1
citations
#10
Development of a vaginal suppository suitable for single administration for interruption of second trimester pregnancy.
Contraception(1977)
53
citations
Recent Publications
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COMMENTARY
APMIS2007
0citations
Painkillers and prostaglandins
Nature Structural Biology2003
2citations
Open AccessOn the pH-dependent degradation of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2α (Carboprost)
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences1995
1citations
The Prostaglandins: From the Laboratory to the Clinic (Nobel Lecture)
Angewandte Chemie1983
37citations
Plasma levels of 9-deoxo-16,16-dimethyl-9-methylene-PGE2 in connection with its development as an abortifacient.
Prostaglandins1982
17citations
Prostaglandins from bedside observation to a family of drugs.
Progress in lipid research1981
15citations
Introduction lecture. The prostaglandins and their practical applications.
Acta veterinaria Scandinavica. Supplementum1981
1citations
Career Path
Award progression over time
Apex Elite Prestigious
Co-winners
Shared the same award in the same year
BI
Bengt I. Samuelsson
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1982)
JR
John R. Vane
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1982)
BC
Britton Chance
Gairdner International Award (1972)
RS
Ruth Sanger
Gairdner International Award (1972)
RR
R.R. Race
Gairdner International Award (1972)
OH
Oleh Hornykiewicz
Gairdner International Award (1972)
Education
Stockholm University
Doctoral Advisors
Bengt I. SamuelssonJan-Åke Gustafsson
Career Timeline
Lund University?–present
Karolinska Institutet?–present
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
AZ
Andrew Z. Fire
Gairdner International Award (2008)
CC
Craig C. Mello
Gairdner International Award (2008)
SS
Shimon Sakaguchi
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)
Gary Ruvkun
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024)
Drew Weissman
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Svante Pääbo
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2022)
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