Brian Kobilka

1955

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Biography

Brian Kobilka is an American physician and molecular biologist who won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Born on May 30, 1955, in Little Falls, Minnesota, Kobilka is known for his research on the structure and function of GPCRs, which are important targets for drug development. He is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and has made significant contributions to our understanding of cell signaling and drug discovery.