Martin Chalfie

Martin Chalfie is an American biologist renowned for his significant contributions to neuroscience and genetics. He is best known for his work with a protein called green fluorescent protein (GFP), which glows under ultraviolet light. Chalfie demonstrated how GFP can be used as a marker to visualize and track living cells in various organisms, facilitating groundbreaking research in biology. His innovative use of GFP has transformed scientific studies, allowing researchers to better understand cellular processes and interactions. For this work, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2008, alongside two co-researchers, highlighting its impact on science.