Alfred Gilman

Alfred G. Gilman was an American pharmacologist and biochemist known for discovering G-proteins, which are essential for how cells respond to signals like hormones and neurotransmitters. His work helped explain the inner workings of cell communication, impacting medicine and drug development. Gilman shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1994 for his contributions. His research provided important insights into how cells function and interact, helping us understand many biological processes and diseases better.