Bengt I. Samuelsson
Scientists

Bengt I. Samuelsson Net Worth

7 months from now

Bengt I. Samuelsson is a Swedish biochemist who won the 1982 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries concerning prostaglandins and related biologically active substances. He studied medicine at the University of Lund, where he met his mentor Sune K. Bergström and began researching prostaglandins. After receiving his degrees, he joined Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and continued his research work with Bergström. He was able to describe the molecular structure of prostaglandins and show that the compound is derived from arachidonic acid. He also identified endoperoxides, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, and showed how arachidonic acid combines with oxygen to form prostaglandins. In 2014, he was hailed as the founder of the research field Lipid Mediators.
Bengt I. Samuelsson is a member of Scientists

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Biochemist
Birth Day May 21, 1934
Birth Place Halmstad, Sweden, Swedish
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Alma mater Stockholm University
Known for prostaglandins
Awards Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize (1975) Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine (1982) ForMemRS (1990)
Fields Biochemistry

💰 Net worth: $30 Thousand (2024)

Bengt I. Samuelsson, a renowned Swedish biochemist, has an estimated net worth of $30 Thousand in 2024. Known for his remarkable contributions to the field of biochemistry, Samuelsson has made significant strides in understanding the role of prostaglandins in human health. Throughout his successful career, he has garnered international recognition and accolades for his groundbreaking research. Despite his remarkable achievements, Samuelsson's net worth stands at a humble $30 Thousand, indicating his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge rather than amassing personal wealth.

Biography/Timeline

1967

He was born in Halmstad in southwest Sweden and studied at Stockholm University, where he became a professor in 1967.

1975

In 1975, he was awarded the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize from Columbia University together with Sune K. Bergström. He was elected a Foreign Member of the Royal Society (ForMemRS) in 1990.

1981

This field has grown enormously since those days. Between 1981 and 1995 about three thousand papers per year were published that specifically used the expression "prostaglandins," or related terms such as "prostacyclins," "leukotrienes," and "thromboxanes," in their labels and titles.

Some Bengt I. Samuelsson images

Tags 1934 births Members of the United States National Academy of Sciences Living people Swedish biochemists Stockholm University alumni Karolinska Institute faculty Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine Swedish Nobel laureates Foreign Members of the Royal Society People from Halmstad Members of the French Academy of Sciences Recipients of the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research

You may also like

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.