# 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:** 22 December 1955 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97270#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Göttingen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97270#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Germany; United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97270#P27))
- **Occupation:** biochemist; physician; university teacher; chemist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97270#P106))
- **Education:** University of Göttingen; RWTH Aachen University; Harvard University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97270#P69))
- **Spouse:** Lu Chen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97270#P26))
- **Official website:** med.stanford.edu/profiles/thomas-sudhof ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97270#P856))
- **Positions held:** professor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97270#P39))
- **Awards:** Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research; Kavli Prize in Neuroscience; Feldberg Foundation Prize; Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Neuroscience Research; W. Alden Spencer Award; NAS Award in Molecular Biology; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Foreign Member of the Royal Society ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97270#P166))

## 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.

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## Sources

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## Cite this page

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