Nathan S. Kline
Nathan S. Kline | |
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| Born | Nathan Schellenberg Kline March 22, 1916 Philadelphia, PA |
| Died | February 11, 1983 (aged 66) New York, NY |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Swarthmore College |
| Known for | Psychology Psychopharmacology |
| Awards | Lasker Award |
| Website | Nathan Kline Institute |
Nathan Schellenberg Kline, M.D. (March 22, 1916 – February 11, 1983) was an American scientist, researcher in the field of psychology and psychiatrist best known for his work with psychopharmacologic drugs. Having been influential in the development of the very first antipsychotic and antidepressant medications in the 1950s, Kline is often regarded as the "father of psychopharmacology."