Edmond H. Fischer

Edmond H. Fischer
Edmond H. Fischer
Born(1920-04-06)April 6, 1920
Shanghai, China
DiedAugust 27, 2021(2021-08-27) (aged 101)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Known forPhosphorylation
AwardsNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1992
Scientific career
Doctoral studentsEdwin G. Krebs

Edmond Henri Fischer (April 6, 1920 – August 27, 2021) was a Swiss-born American biochemist. He and his partner Edwin G. Krebs were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1992 for their works on phosphorylation works as a switch to activate proteins and regulate various cellular processes.[1] From 2007 until 2014, he was the Honorary President of the World Cultural Council.[2]

Fischer died on August 27, 2021 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 101.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1992 Press Release". Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  2. ↑ Almada López, Carlos. "World Cultural Council 24th Award Ceremony, Closing Remarks" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 25, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Nobel Laureate Edmond H. Fischer 1920 – 2021". Archived from the original on 2021-08-29. Retrieved 2021-08-29.