Eighth pharmacologic-historical forum.
Athineos Philippu1, Helmut Greim2, Eberhard Schlicker3
1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria. athineos.philippou@uibk.ac.at.
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg'S Archives of Pharmacology
|July 5, 2022
Summary
The eighth pharmacologic-historical Forum honored four key figures: Hans Dengler, Paul Martini, Manfred Göthert, and Rudolf Buchheim. Their lives and scientific achievements in pharmacology were presented.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- History of Science
- Toxicology
Background:
- The eighth pharmacologic-historical Forum convened online in 2022.
- The forum was held during the Meeting of the German Society of Pharmacology and Toxicology (DGPT).
Purpose of the Study:
- To honor the scientific contributions and life stories of prominent pharmacologists.
- To provide a historical overview of significant personalities in pharmacology.
Main Methods:
- Biographical review of key scientists.
- Presentation of scientific achievements.
Main Results:
- The forum celebrated the legacies of Hans Dengler, Paul Martini, Manfred Göthert, and Rudolf Buchheim.
- Detailed accounts of their lives and scientific accomplishments were shared.
Conclusions:
- The event highlighted the historical importance of these pharmacologists.
- It served as a platform for reflecting on the evolution of pharmacology through its pioneers.
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