Ferid Murad

Prof. Ferid Murad is a Nobel laureate in Medicine or Physiology (1998) recognized for discovering the role of nitric oxide (NO) and cytosolic guanylate cyclase in intracellular signaling. His work significantly advanced understanding of exercise physiology and led to over 400 publications in top journals. Key contributions include elucidating NO's role in vascular signaling and cGMP regulation.

He held academic roles at leading institutions, including the University of Cleveland Medical School, Harvard University, Stanford University, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Notably, he trained under Prof. Earl W. Sutherland Jr., a 1971 Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine.

Prof. Murad received the honorary degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from the Academy of Physical Education in Gdańsk (AWFiS), reflecting his global impact on biomedical sciences. His research bridges molecular biology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine, with lasting implications for cardiovascular health and exercise science.