Bernard Katz

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Scientist
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_London
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Copley_Medal
gptkbp:birth_date 1911-03-26
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:contribution understanding of synaptic mechanisms
exploration of synaptic plasticity
influence on the study of neurodegenerative diseases
contributions to the understanding of synaptic signaling pathways
understanding of calcium's role in neurotransmitter release
contributions to the understanding of neurotransmitter systems
insights into the role of neurotransmitters in behavior
foundational work in the study of synaptic transmission dynamics
discovery of the quantal nature of neurotransmitter release
influence on future research in synaptic physiology
advancements in the understanding of synaptic development
foundational studies in synaptic mechanisms
impact on the development of neuropharmacology
impact on the field of cognitive neuroscience
impact on the field of molecular neuroscience
impact on the field of synaptic physiology
influence on the study of synaptic connectivity
insights into muscle contraction mechanisms
investigations into synaptic vesicles
contributions to the understanding of synaptic integration
pioneering work in the field of neurobiology
studies on end-plate potentials
advancements in the understanding of synaptic disorders
advancements in pharmacology related to neurotransmission
insights into the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity
foundational studies in the role of calcium in neurotransmission
contributions to the understanding of neurotransmitter receptors
insights into the relationship between synaptic activity and learning.
exploration of the relationship between neurotransmitters and mental health
development of techniques for measuring synaptic activity
gptkbp:death_date 2003-04-20
gptkbp:fellowship gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:field physiology
gptkbp:field_of_study neuroscience
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bernard Katz
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:David_J._Anderson
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Hermann_von_Helmholtz
gptkbp:involvement gptkb:scientific_community
gptkbp:known_for neurotransmitter release
Katz's quantal hypothesis
gptkbp:legacy impact on neuroscience
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
to the UK
gptkbp:notable_students gptkb:Graham_D._Smith
gptkb:Richard_W._Tsien
gptkbp:published_work Neurotransmitter Release and Synaptic Transmission
Quantal Analysis of Synaptic Transmission
The Release of Neural Transmitter Substances
gptkbp:research electrophysiology
gptkbp:research_focus synaptic transmission
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Miriam_Katz
gptkbp:work_location gptkb:University_College_London
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dame_Frances_Ashcroft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5