Author: John R. Vane
Alternate names: Sir John Vane; J. R. Vane; J.R. Vane; John Vane; Sir John R. Vane; Sir John R Vane; Sir John Robert Vane FRS
Born: 1927
Died: 2004
Bio: British pharmacologist who was instrumental in the understanding of how aspirin produces pain-relief and anti-inflammatory effects and his work led to new treatments for heart and blood vessel disease and introduction of ACE inhibitors.