Geoffrey Burnstock
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Geoffrey Burnstock, PhD, (b. 1929) is best known for his discovery that ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a transmitter in NANC (non-adrenergic, non-cholinergic) nerves and also for the discovery and definition of P2 purinergic receptors, their receptors, their signaling pathways and their functional relevance. He has applied his research to the understanding of pain mechanisms, as well as many other areas not related to ME/CFS.[1]
Talks and interviews[edit | edit source]
- 2011, 6th Invest in ME International ME Conference 2011 - Speech Title: Purinergic signalling and CNS disorders
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Australian Academy of Science
- Royal Academy of Medical Sciences
- Royal Society Gold medal in 2000
- President of the International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience (ISAN)
