Gareth Sanger
Gareth Sanger is a British pharmacologist known for his pioneering research on the 5-HT3 receptor, a type of serotonin receptor that plays a crucial role in the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system.
Education[edit | edit source]
Gareth Sanger completed his education at the University of London, where he developed a strong foundation in pharmacology and related biomedical sciences.
Career[edit | edit source]
Sanger has worked extensively at St George's, University of London, where he has contributed significantly to the understanding of the 5-HT3 receptor and its implications in gastroenterology and neuropharmacology. His research has been instrumental in the development of antiemetic drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
Research[edit | edit source]
Gareth Sanger's research focuses on the role of the 5-HT3 receptor in the gastrointestinal tract and its potential as a target for therapeutic intervention. His work has led to the development of several 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, which are now widely used in clinical practice.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
Sanger has received numerous awards for his contributions to pharmacology, including the prestigious Pharmacology Award. His work is highly regarded in the scientific community, and he continues to be an active researcher and educator.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- [St George's, University of London](https://www.sgul.ac.uk)
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
