John Jacob Abel
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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John Jacob Abel, M.D., pathfinding pharmacologist and researcher on adrenalin, insulin, and the artificial kidney
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The Story
John Jacob Abel was a trailblazing pharmacologist whose research advanced the understanding of adrenalin, insulin, and the artificial kidney. Often called a father of American pharmacology, he pursued the chemistry of the body at Johns Hopkins in the early twentieth century. His work opened paths that later saved countless lives.
Why it matters
Abel helped found pharmacology as a rigorous American science, laying groundwork for modern drug research and life-sustaining treatments like dialysis.
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