The “father” of neuroendocrinology received
the Nobel Prize for his studies of the hormonal control of the pituitary
gland, especially the hormones produced by the hypothalamus, which provided
the foundations for our understanding of the endocryne system. His work
continued with the isolation of endorphines, the neurotransmitters that
govern pain mechanisms, and other hormones with key roles in the functioning
of the human organism, such as somatocrinin and somatostatin.
And as if this were not enough, in recent years Guillemin has undertaken
a new career as a “digital” artist, using his computer to produce
stunning landscapes that have been well-received by critics and the public
in the United States and in Europe. |
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Friday 13 November, 10:30-12:30
University of Milan, Aula Magna
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| Welcoming addresses |
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Paolo Mantegazza
Rector, University of Milan
Rodolfo Paoletti
Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy
Antonio Scala
Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery |
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| Introduction |
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Luciano Martini
Director, Institute of Endocrinology |
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How did we prove that the brain makes special hormones? |
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Roger C.L. Guillemin
Distinguished Professor, The Salk Institute,
La Jolla (California) |
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