Ferid Murad (September 14, 1936 – September 4, 2023) was an American physician and pharmacologist. He was born to Turkish parents.

Murad was best known for his discoveries which concern the cyclic GMP as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1997 for his discoveries. He shared the prize with Robert F. Furchgott and Louis Ignarro. Murad is an honorary member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Kosovo.

Ferid Murad

In May 2012, the Municipality of Čair proclaimed Murad as an honorary citizen. During the ceremony, Murad dedicated all of his achievements to his nation, Albania.

Ferid Murad

Murad died in Menlo Park, California, on September 4, 2023, ten days before his 87th birthday.

Ferid Murad

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1936 births

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