The Saga of Edgar Adrian
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
30 November 1889 – 4 August 1977
Leaderboard Rank
#126 in Scientists & Inventors
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BIOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW
Profile & Background
Edgar Douglas Adrian, 1st Baron Adrian (30 November 1889 – 4 August 1977) was an English electrophysiologist and recipient of the 1932 Nobel Prize for Physiology, won jointly with Sir Charles Sherrington for work on the function of neurons.
CAREER & LEGACY
Notable Works & Impact in Scientists & Inventors
He provided experimental evidence for the all-or-none law of nerves.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Edgar Douglas Adrian, 1st Baron Adrian (30 November 1889 – 4 August 1977) was an English electrophysiologist and recipient of the 1932 Nobel Prize for Physiology, won jointly with Sir Charles Sherrington for work on the function of neurons.
