Sakmann

Neher & Sakmann (1991) function of single ion channels

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1901-2000 2001

When one of the channels is opened a very small current will flow, which can be measured through the ingenious technique of Neher and Sakmann.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1991 - Presentation Speech 1997

Sakmann, succeeded in making a conclusive demonstration that ion channels exist, by developing a technique by which the miniscule currents, flowing through a single ion channel molecule, could be measured.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1991 - Presentation Speech 1997

My father, Bertold Sakmann, was the director of a theatre, the third son of a physician whose family had lived in southern

Bert Sakmann - Autobiography 1992

This is a day of honour and distinction for Bert Sakmann and myself.

Erwin Neher - Autobiography 1992

My mother, Annemarie Sakmann, was a physiotherapist and was born in Bangkok, the second child of a Prussian physician who served as doctor to the King of Siam and was the founder of the first hospital in Siam.

Bert Sakmann - Autobiography 1992

Nobel Prize honours this development, and Bert Sakmann and I are really fortunate that all this happened in the last ten years.

Erwin Neher - Autobiography 1992

However, let me assure you, both of us, Bert Sakmann and myself, have listened to channels over almost twenty years.

Erwin Neher - Autobiography 1992

During my years in Dr. Lux's laboratory I met Bert Sakmann, who did his PhD project in the same institute.

Erwin Neher - Autobiography 1992

Neher and Sakmann conclusively established with their technique that ion channels do exist and how they function.

Physiology or Medicine 1991 - Press Release 1991