Stanley Cohen - not to be confused with Stanley N Cohen, geneticist

Stanley Cohen is an American biochemist renowned for his discoveries in cell biology and molecular biology, particularly concerning cell growth and development. He is best known for his work on the mechanism of action of growth factors, proteins that regulate cell growth, which has significant implications for understanding cancer and other diseases. Cohen was awarded the National Medal of Science and shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1986 for his contributions to the understanding of how cells communicate and regulate their growth, paving the way for advances in medical research and therapies.