John Vane

John Vane was a British pharmacologist who discovered how aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. He identified that these drugs work by blocking a substance called prostaglandins, which are involved in the body's inflammatory response. His research revolutionized medicine by improving pain management and led to the development of new anti-inflammatory medications. Vane was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1982 for his groundbreaking work. His discoveries have had a lasting impact on healthcare, helping millions manage pain and inflammatory conditions more effectively.