Rita Levi Montalcini date of birth:
April 22, 1909
How old was Rita Levi Montalcini when died?
103
Where was Rita Levi Montalcini born?
Turin, Italy
When did Rita Levi Montalcini die?
December 30, 2012
What religion is Rita Levi Montalcini?
Agnostic
What is Rita Levi Montalcini nationality?
Italian
What is Rita Levi Montalcini's occupation?
Scientist
Short Biography
Rita Levi-Montalcini, OMRI, OMCA (22 April 1909 – 30 December 2012) was an Italian Nobel Laureate honored for her work in neurobiology. She was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with colleague Stanley Cohen for the discovery of nerve growth factor (NGF). From 2001 until her death, she also served in the Italian Senate as a Senator for Life.