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(Q2075526)

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Peter Hegemann

German biophysicist

  • Hegemann P
  • P. Hegemann
  • P Hegemann
  • Hegemann
  • Hegemann P.
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name in native language
Peter Hegemann (German)
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given name
Peter
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family name
Hegemann
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date of birth
11 December 1954
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award received
Massry Prize
point in time
2016
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Harvey Prize
point in time
2016
country of citizenship
Germany
award rationale
for the discovery of opsin molecules, involved in sensing light in microorganisms, and the pioneering work in utilizing these opsins to develop optogenetics. (English)
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reference URL
https://harveypz.net.technion.ac.il/harvey-prize-laureates/
EMBO Membership
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Warren Alpert Foundation Prize
point in time
2019
award rationale
For the development of optogenetics as a way to control the activity of specific circuits in the nervous system, to determine their function and ultimately to control them to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders. (English)
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reference URL
https://warrenalpert.org/prize-recipients/peter-hegemann

Identifiers

ISNI
0000000403514410
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IdRef ID
168076500
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Academic Tree ID
50791
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FactGrid item ID
Q885751
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GEPRIS person ID
258380
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Prabook ID
1951417
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