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Thomas C. Südhof

German biochemist

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Thomas Christian Südhof (German pronunciation: [ˈtoːmas ˈzyːtˌhoːf] ; born December 22, 1955), is a German-American biochemist known for his study of synaptic transmission. Currently, he is a professor in the school of medicine in the department of molecular and cellular physiology, and by courtesy in neurology, and in psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Göttingen wd
Citizenship
Germany, United States wd
Occupation
biochemist, physician, university teacher, chemist wd
Education
University of Göttingen, RWTH Aachen University, Harvard University wd
Spouse
Lu Chen wd

Positions held wd

  • professor

Awards wd

  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2013)
  • Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research (2013)
  • Kavli Prize in Neuroscience (2010)
  • Feldberg Foundation Prize (1994)
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Neuroscience Research (2004)
  • W. Alden Spencer Award (1993)
  • NAS Award in Molecular Biology (1997)
  • Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2016)
  • Foreign Member of the Royal Society (2017)

About

Südhof, James Rothman and Randy Schekman are the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureates for their work on vesicle trafficking.

Questions

When was Thomas C. Südhof born?
Thomas C. Südhof was born on 22 December 1955 in Göttingen.
What positions has Thomas C. Südhof held?
Positions held by Thomas C. Südhof include: professor.
Where did Thomas C. Südhof study?
Thomas C. Südhof was educated at University of Göttingen, RWTH Aachen University, Harvard University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Thomas C. Südhof · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q97270 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Thomas c südhof.jpg by Juancamartos (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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