Furchgott RobertF Vedic birth chart profile
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Furchgott RobertF

• Remembering (May 19, 2009)

★ June 4, 1916 · Charleston, South Carolina
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Biography

Who is Furchgott RobertF?

American biochemist who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of nitric oxide as a new cellular signal—shared in 1998 with Louis Ignarro and Ferid Murad. He discovered nitric oxide as a transient cellular signal in mammalian systems. The son of a department store owner, he graduated with a degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1937) and went on to earn a PhD in biochemistry at Northwestern University (1940), immediately joining a medical faculty thereafter. Furchgott was faculty member of Cornell University Medical College from 1940 to 1949, of Washington University School of Medicine from 1949 to 1956, and State University of New York Downstate Medical Center from 1956 to 2009, as professor of pharmacology. In 1978, Furchgott discovered a substance in endothelial cells that relaxes blood vessels, calling it endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF). By 1986, he had worked out EDRFs nature and mechanism of action, and determined that EDRF was in fact nitric oxide (NO), an important compound in many aspects of cardiovascular physiology. This research is important in explaining a wide variety of neuronal, cardiovascular, and general physiologic processes of central importance in human health and disease. In addition to receiving the Nobel Prize, Furchgotts discovery, that NO gas causes blood vessels to dilate, provided a long sought-after explanation for the therapeutic effects of Nitroglycerin used to treat Angina pectoris and was later instrumental in the development of the erectile dysfunction treatment drug Viagra. Furchgott was married to Lenore Mandelbaum (February 1915 – April 1983) from 1941 until she died aged 68. They had three daughters: Jane, Terry and Susan. His daughter, Susan, was a prolific artist in the San Francisco counter culture and a co-founder of the Kerista Commune (she was also known as "Even Eve" and "Eve Furchgott"). Robert Furchgott spent his later years with Margaret Gallagher Roth, who died on 14 March 2006. He died on 19 May 2009 at age 92 in Seattle, Washington. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Robert Furchgott (1916–2009) — Public Profile

Birth: Sunday, June 4, 1916, Charleston, United States

Overview

Robert Furchgott was an American pharmacologist renowned for his pivotal discovery that nitric oxide (NO) acts as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system. He shared the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Ferid Murad and Louis Ignarro for discoveries concerning nitric oxide as a signaling molecule. His work led to the identification of endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF), later recognized as nitric oxide, a fundamental mediator of vascular tone and blood flow.

News

  • 1998: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning nitric oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system.
  • 2009: Obituaries and memorials published recognizing his contributions to pharmacology, vascular biology, and Nitric Oxide research.

Publications and Contributions

Key contribution: Demonstrated that the endothelium releases a factor that relaxes vascular smooth muscle, later identified as nitric oxide. This work established nitric oxide as a critical signaling molecule, reshaping understanding of vascular biology and influencing drug development for cardiovascular diseases.

Educational and Professional Background

Robert Furchgott's career spanned decades of pharmacology research. Primary sources describe his extensive work on nitric oxide signaling and vascular biology. Specific institutional affiliations and career milestones are documented in Nobel Prize materials and scientific biographies; consult these sources for precise employment history.

Recent Projects

As a historical figure, there are no ongoing or recent projects. His legacy persists through foundational research on nitric oxide signaling and ongoing applications in cardiovascular pharmacology and medicine.

Social Media and Public Profiles

There are no verified official social media accounts for Robert Furchgott. Public information is primarily available through encyclopedic entries, Nobel Prize archives, university/medical archives, and memorial publications. Exercise caution with unverified profiles or impersonations.

Legacy and Impact

Furchgott's work catalyzed a paradigm shift in how scientists understand vascular function and signaling. The identification of nitric oxide as a signaling molecule opened new avenues in cardiovascular research, pharmacology, and therapeutic approaches, influencing decades of scientific and medical progress.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Furchgott RobertF's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Furchgott RobertF's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations
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What do Furchgott RobertF's numerology numbers say?

Furchgott RobertF's core numbers are Destiny 11, Soul Urge 11, Personality 8, Kabbalah Number 4.

◎Destiny
11

Chaldean Destiny 11 indicates inspired expression and intuitive leadership. It supports visionary guidance, teaching, and spiritual creativity when grounded.

❖Soul Urge
11

Chaldean Soul 11 desires spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity. It seeks meaning, inspiration, and higher guidance with grounding.

◇Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

∞Kabbalah Number
4

Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1941
Relationship
Marriage 1941 (Lenore Mandelbaum)
1983
Death
Death of Mate April 1983 (Lenore Mandelbaum)
1998
Career
Prize 1998 (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)
2006
Death
Death of Mate 14 March 2006 (Margaret Gallagher Roth)
2009
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 19 May 2009 (Age 92)
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