James Black - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 14, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Age | 101 |
| Birthplace | Uddingston, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also James Black's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Development of propranolol (beta-blocker) and cimetidine (H2-receptor antagonist), Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1988 |
Intro
Sir James Black was a renowned Scottish pharmacologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1988 for his work in drug development, particularly in the invention of propranolol and cimetidine, which have had a major impact in the treatment of heart disease and ulcers.
Early Life & Background
James Black was born in Uddingston, Scotland. He attended the University of St Andrews, where he studied medicine. Growing up in Scotland, Black developed a keen interest in the sciences, which he pursued during his university years and subsequent academic career.
Career Highlights
- Developed propranolol, a beta-blocker used to treat heart disease
- Invented cimetidine, the first successful H2-receptor antagonist for the treatment of stomach ulcers
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1988
- Knighted in 1981 for his contributions to medicine
Trivia
- He had no formal research training but became one of the leading pharmacologists of the 20th century
- He worked in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry
FAQs
People also ask
James Black is 101 years old.
James Black was born the 14 June 1924.
Uddingston, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About June 14th, 1924, in brief:
- Day of the week: June 14th, 1924 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Mr. Radio Man by Al Jolson
- Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont
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