Seymour Reichlin

Seymour Reichlin, M.D., Ph.D. is a pioneering American physician and neuroscientist specifically in the field of neuroendocrinology. Over a career spanning more than half a century, Reichlin made many contributions to understanding hypothalamic-pituitary relationships, stress responses, and hormonal regulation, while also mentoring a generation of physicians and researchers who now lead major medical institutions worldwide.

Reichlin authored over 400 scholarly publications and held leadership roles including President of the Endocrine Society (1975–1976) and founding President of the Pituitary Society (1994). He has served on advisory boards for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), editorial boards including The New England Journal of Medicine, and received numerous accolades. In 1992 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and in 1993 he was awarded the Berthold Medal, an annual award given by the German Endocrine Society to individuals who have made “outstanding contributions to the field of hormone research.” Provided by Wikipedia