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Floyd Bloom

Who

Floyd Bloom · Science & Medicine

What

Neuroscientist known for research on neurotransmitters and brain chemistry

When

1936, United States — 2025, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Floyd Bloom is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Neuroscientist known for research on neurotransmitters and brain chemistry

How & why

Floyd E. Bloom was an American neuroscientist and neuropharmacologist regarded as a founding figure of modern neuroscience, known for pioneering work on neurotransmitters and the chemical anatomy of the brain, and for long service as editor-in-chief of the journal 'Science'. Born to a Jewish family (his mother having emigrated from Russia), he is documented among Jewish biomedical scientists.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science

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Neuroscientist known for research on neurotransmitters and brain chemistry

1936

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science