Randy W. Schekman (biochemist)

Randy W. Schekman is a renowned American biochemist recognized for his research on how cells transport proteins inside them. His work has helped reveal the processes by which cells sort and deliver molecules to specific locations, essential for normal cell function. Schekman used yeast cells as a model to uncover these mechanisms, which are similar in humans. His discoveries have advanced understanding of cell biology and contributed to insights into diseases linked to cellular transport problems. In 2013, he shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work in this field.