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.[1] 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."