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Brigitte Kieffer

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French neurobiologist

FranceAcademicsBorn 1958 · age 68
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Dr. Brigitte Kieffer is a French molecular neurobiologist known for her research of opiate receptors. Her areas of expertise include: molecular psychiatry, addiction, mood disorders, pain, and developmental disorders.

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2024Commander of the National Order of Merit
2016Officer of the National Order of Merit
2014L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science
2012Prix Lamonica in Neurology
2004Richard Lounsbery Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour

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Dr. Brigitte Kieffer is a French molecular neurobiologist known for her research of opiate receptors. Her areas of expertise include: molecular psychiatry, addiction, mood disorders, pain, and developmental disorders. Kieffer has international reputation in the field of opiate receptors, and has paved the way for better understanding of brain mechanisms involved in pain, mental illness, and drug addiction. She continues to pursue research and directs a team of over 300 people. Her discoveries have shed light on how substances like morphine or heroin can kill pain, and foster addiction.

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France
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Born 1958 · age 68
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