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Jacques Benoit (biologist)

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Jacques Benoit
Born(1896-02-26)26 February 1896
Died1 December 1982(1982-12-01) (aged 86)
Known forFundamental physiological mechanisms in reproductive biology, photobiology and neuroendocrinology
Scientific career
FieldsMedicine, biology, neuroendocrinology
InstitutionsCollège de France

Jacques Marie Benoit (February 26, 1896 - December 1, 1982)[1] was a French physician, biologist and neuroendocrinologist. He was a professor at the Collège de France and is considered one of the pioneers of neuroendocrinology and photobiology.

Biography

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Jacques Benoit was born on February 26, 1896, in Nancy. He was the grandson of Charles Benoit (1815–1898), Dean of the Faculty of Literature in Nancy.[1]

Robert Courrier was a fellow student while studying medicine. In 1925 he became a doctor of medicine[2] He received his doctorate in science in 1929.[3]

He died on December 1, 1982, in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

Research

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His research led him to the discovery of fundamental physiological mechanisms in reproductive biology, photobiology and neuroendocrinology:

Publications (selection)

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