Robert F. Furchgott

1916–2009 (age 93)

Biography

Robert F. Furchgott was a pioneering biochemist whose Nobel Prize-winning research illuminated the role of nitric oxide in the cardiovascular system, forever changing the way scientists understand cell signaling.

His generosity as a mentor and his boundless curiosity inspired generations of researchers, and the quiet paths of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery honor a man whose discoveries saved countless lives.

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