Thomas C. Südhof
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Summary
Thomas C. Südhof was born on December 22, 1955[1], in Göttingen[2]. He has worked as a biochemist[3], physician[4], university teacher[5], and chemist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,633 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Lu Chen[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9], Germany[10]
- Field of work: biochemistry[11], neurobiology[12]
- Position held: professor[13]
- Employer: University of Göttingen[14], Stanford University[15]
- Educated at: University of Göttingen[16], RWTH Aachen University[17], Harvard University[18]
- Doctoral advisor: Victor P. Whittaker[19]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[20], Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[21], Kavli Prize in Neuroscience[22], Feldberg Foundation Prize[23], Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Neuroscience Research[24], W. Alden Spencer Award[25], NAS Award in Molecular Biology[26], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[28], Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[29]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[30], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[31], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[32], National Academy of Medicine[33], Royal Society[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Doctoral student: Bazbek Davletov[36]
- Commons category: Thomas C. Südhof[37]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Medicine[38]
- Family name: Südhof[39]
- Given name: Thomas[40]
- Professorship: Avram Goldstein Professorship in the School of Medicine[41]
- Official website: https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/thomas-sudhof[42]
- Work location: Stanford[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[44], English[45]
- Affiliation: Stanford University Molecular & Cellular Physiology Department[46]
- Name in native language: Thomas Christian Südhof[47]
- Interested in: biochemistry[48]
Why It Matters
Thomas C. Südhof has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Thomas C. Südhof born?
Thomas C. Südhof's place of birth was Göttingen[2].
Who was Thomas C. Südhof married to?
Thomas C. Südhof's spouses include Lu Chen[8].
What did Thomas C. Südhof do for work?
Thomas C. Südhof worked as a biochemist[3], physician[4], university teacher[5], and chemist[6].
Where did Thomas C. Südhof go to school?
Thomas C. Südhof was educated at University of Göttingen[16], RWTH Aachen University[17], and Harvard University[18].
What awards did Thomas C. Südhof receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[20], Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[21], Kavli Prize in Neuroscience[22], and Feldberg Foundation Prize[23].