Nathan S. Kline
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Born | Nathan Schellenberg Kline March 22, 1916 Philadelphia, PA |
Died | February 11, 1983 New York, NY | (aged 66)
Nationality | American |
Education | Swarthmore College |
Known for | Psychology Psychopharmacology |
Awards | Lasker Award |
Website | Nathan Kline Institute |
Nathan Schellenberg Kline,
Research
A graduate of the
Kline and his colleagues took the unusual step of investigating
Encouraged by his success with this tranquilizer, Kline investigated the properties of antidepressants. Within a year, patients in psychiatric centers throughout the US were receiving antidepressant medication. In 1964, Kline earned his second Lasker Award for the study of the introduction and use of
During the 1960s the Rockland Research Institute grew to more than 300 staff. Kline's reputation drew biomedical researchers from around
Kline was founder and director of the International Committee Against Mental Illness.
Writing
In 1960, Kline and
He wrote a great deal, authoring nearly 500
See also
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychiatric medication
- Psychiatry
- Mental health
- Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
- Cyborg
References
- ^ "The Man Behind the Institute". Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2009.
- ^ 1957 Albert Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award
- ^ 1957 Albert Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award
- ^ International Committee Against Mental Illness website
- ^ Cyborgs and Space, in Astronautics (September 1960), by Manfred E. Clynes and Nathan S. Kline.
External links
- Nathan Kline's Lasker Prize
- Dr. Nathan S. Kline The Man Behind The Institute
- New York Times Obituary
- 1957 Albert Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award
- 1964 Albert Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award
- A film clip "The Open Mind - Alcoholism (1982)" is available for viewing at the Internet Archive
- A film clip "The Open Mind - Psychology Today (1975)" is available for viewing at the Internet Archive