From the Research
Historical Figures in Pharmacology
- Rudolf Richard Buchheim is considered the founder of pharmacology, as he laid the foundation for scientific pharmacology by introducing chemical analysis and animal experiments 1.
- Oswald Schmiedeberg played a decisive role in the global establishment of pharmacology, having trained most of the professors of his time 2.
- Ibn Sina is regarded as the "Father of Early Modern Medicine" and as the "Father of Clinical Pharmacology" due to his significant contributions to the field, including the "Kitab al-Qanun fi-al-Tibb" (Canon Medicinae) 3.
Key Contributions
- Buchheim's work in the Department of Materia Medica, Dietetics and History of Medicine at the University of Tartu (Dorpat) helped establish pharmacology as a scientific discipline 1.
- Schmiedeberg's role in the Institute of Pharmacology of the University of Strasbourg contributed to the development and international spread of pharmacology between 1872 and 1918 2.
- Ibn Sina's "Seven Doctrines" for Preservation of Health, described in the Canon Medicinae, have roots in various ancient medical traditions, including Egyptian, Greek, and Islamic medicine 3.
Institutions and Locations
- The University of Tartu (Dorpat) and the Institute of Pharmacology of the University of Strasbourg were key institutions in the development of pharmacology 4, 2.
- The city of Strasbourg played a significant role in the establishment of pharmacology, with the Institute of Pharmacology mirroring the history of Germany and France, including the Nazi period 2.