James W. Black

Premios

1. 1976

   Premio Lasker — Premio Lasker-DeBakey a la investigación médica clínica

   Biología

   For advancing the concept of alpha and beta adrenergic receptors, which opened the door to the development of propranolol.

2. 1979

   Premio Internacional Canadá Gairdner

   Biología

   In recognition of his role in the identification of amine receptors and in the development of the receptor-blocking drugs, Propranolol and Cimetidine.

3. 1982

   Premio Wolf — Medicina

   Biología

   for developing agents which block beta adrenergic and histamine receptors.

4. 1988

   Premio Nobel — Medicina

   Biología

   for their discoveries of important principles for drug treatment