The Saga of Luis Federico Leloir
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
6 September 1906 – 2 December 1987
Leaderboard Rank
#550 in Scientists & Inventors
Verified Hearts
17,377 Hearts
ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Luis Federico Leloir (6 September 1906 – 2 December 1987) was an Argentine physician and biochemist who received the 1970 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of the metabolic pathways by which carbohydrates are synthesized and converted into energy in the body.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
Although born in France, Leloir received the majority of his education at the University of Buenos Aires and was director of the private research group Fundación Instituto Campomar until his death in 1987.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
His research into sugar nucleotides, carbohydrate metabolism, and renal hypertension garnered international attention and led to significant progress in understanding, diagnosing and treating the congenital disease galactosemia.
