James W. Black

Prix

1. 1976

   Prix Lasker — Prix Lasker-DeBakey pour la recherche médicale clinique

   Biologie

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

2. 1979

   Prix international Canada Gairdner

   Biologie

   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

   Prix Wolf — Médecine

   Biologie

   for developing agents which block beta adrenergic and histamine receptors.

4. 1988

   prix Nobel — Médecine

   Biologie

   for their discoveries of important principles for drug treatment