Quick Info
| Profession | Biophysicist, professor |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 24/08/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Weingarten, Germany |
Latest News about Georg Nagel
05/10/2026
Georg Nagel was named a 2026 Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. The award recognizes his work on channelrhodopsins and their role in enabling light-controlled biological systems.
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Bio/Wiki
| summary | Georg Nagel is a German biophysicist and professor at the University of Würzburg, known for his work on microbial photoreceptors and optogenetics. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Studied | Biology and biophysics at the University of Konstanz |
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| Doctorate | PhD from the University of Frankfurt (1988) |
Personal Life
| Born | 24/08/1953 |
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| Early life | Born as the first of five children. |
Career
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| Research focus | Microbial photoreceptors and optogenetic tools |
| Notable work | Contributed to the discovery and characterization of channelrhodopsins |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was seriously ill at the age of five. | |
| 2. He spent time as a teacher at a Swiss gymnasium before doctoral studies. | |
| 3. He is associated with major awards in biomedical sciences and optogenetics. |