American endocrinologist and physician
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Key moments and achievements from Jesse Roth's life.
Jesse was born
· Hurley, New York, United States
Career Start
Jesse Roth joined the National Institutes of Health in 1963, beginning a 28-year career at the institution that would yield some of the most important discoveries in endocrinology. His laboratory at NIH would fundamentally advance understanding of hormone action and the molecular basis of diabetes.
Career Start
Jesse Roth joined the National Institutes of Health in 1963, beginning a 28-year career at the institution that would yield some of the most important discoveries in endocrinology. His laboratory at NIH would fundamentally advance understanding of hormone action and the molecular basis of diabetes.
Leadership Appointment
Roth was named Chief of the Diabetes Section in the Clinical Endocrinology Branch at NIH from 1966 to 1974, advancing to Chief of the Diabetes Branch from 1974 to 1983. These leadership roles gave him the platform to direct groundbreaking research into insulin receptors and hormone action.
Leadership Appointment
Roth was named Chief of the Diabetes Section in the Clinical Endocrinology Branch at NIH from 1966 to 1974, advancing to Chief of the Diabetes Branch from 1974 to 1983. These leadership roles gave him the platform to direct groundbreaking research into insulin receptors and hormone action.
Scientific Discovery
Roth's laboratory at NIH pioneered the concept of cell surface receptors for peptide hormones, particularly insulin. His team meticulously elucidated the structure of the insulin receptor and the intricate intracellular mechanisms of insulin action, fundamentally transforming the understanding of how hormones communicate with cells.
Scientific Discovery
Roth's laboratory at NIH pioneered the concept of cell surface receptors for peptide hormones, particularly insulin. His team meticulously elucidated the structure of the insulin receptor and the intricate intracellular mechanisms of insulin action, fundamentally transforming the understanding of how hormones communicate with cells.
Won Award
In 1980, Roth received the Canada Gairdner International Award for elucidating mechanisms of insulin and peptide hormone interactions with cells and their alterations in disease. The Gairdner Award is one of the world's most prestigious biomedical research prizes.
Won Award
In 1980, Roth received the Canada Gairdner International Award for elucidating mechanisms of insulin and peptide hormone interactions with cells and their alterations in disease. The Gairdner Award is one of the world's most prestigious biomedical research prizes.
Won Award
The American Diabetes Association awarded Roth the Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement in 1982, the organization's highest scientific honor named after insulin co-discoverer Frederick Banting. The award recognized his transformative contributions to diabetes research.
Won Award
The American Diabetes Association awarded Roth the Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement in 1982, the organization's highest scientific honor named after insulin co-discoverer Frederick Banting. The award recognized his transformative contributions to diabetes research.
Leadership Appointment
From 1983 to 1991, Roth served as Scientific Director of the Division of Intramural Research at NIH, overseeing the institution's internal research programs. His three-decade career at NIH encompassed leadership roles that shaped the direction of diabetes and endocrinology research worldwide.
Leadership Appointment
From 1983 to 1991, Roth served as Scientific Director of the Division of Intramural Research at NIH, overseeing the institution's internal research programs. His three-decade career at NIH encompassed leadership roles that shaped the direction of diabetes and endocrinology research worldwide.
Jesse Roth passed away
