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Brian Kobilka
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Brian Kobilka

Brian Kent Kobilka (born May 30, 1955) is an American physiologist and a recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Robert Lefkowit...

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The Saga of Brian Kobilka
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND

Profile & Early Foundations

Brian Kent Kobilka (born May 30, 1955) is an American physiologist and a recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Robert Lefkowitz for discoveries that reveal the workings of G protein-coupled receptors.

THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS

Major Works & Significant Milestones

He is currently a professor in the department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He is currently a professor in the department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
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SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY

Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy

He is also a co-founder of ConfometRx, a biotechnology company focusing on G protein-coupled receptors.

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