Paul Lauterbur
Paul Lauterbur was a renowned American chemist and pioneer in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). His groundbreaking ideas, which he sketched on a napkin during a meal in 1971, led to the development of non-invasive imaging techniques that transformed medical diagnostics. Lauterbur was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2003 for his contributions to the field.
Born on May 23, 1929 (96 years old)
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Paul Lauterbur was a leading specialist in nuclear magnetic resonance who conceptualized MRI while sketching ideas on a napkin.
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Paul Lauterbur won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2003 for his work in MRI.
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