Dr. Thomas Südhof

Dr. Thomas Südhof is a renowned neurobiologist known for his research on how nerve cells communicate. He helped uncover the detailed steps of synaptic transmission, the process by which neurons send signals using chemical messages called neurotransmitters. His work has advanced understanding of brain function and neurological disorders. Südhof received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2013, sharing it for discoveries into the mechanisms of synaptic vesicle trafficking and neurotransmitter release, which are fundamental for brain activity, learning, and memory.