Szilárd Donhoffer (1902–1999)

Abstract

The authors summarize the main events in the long life of Szilárd Donhoffer and his importance in founding thermoregulatory research at Pécs, Hungary.

“Science without Borders” program and Brazilian-Hungarian collaboration in thermoregulation

“…The department was established in 1949 by Professor Szilárd Donhoffer, who was also the founding father of thermoregulatory research in Pécs. 5 Prof. Donhoffer’s scientific initiatives and achievements are still continued in the department by his former pupils (currently emeritus professors) and their pupils who still actively conduct scientific research on various aspects of thermoregulation and complex energy balance. The Thermoregulatory Group is formed of multiple generations of research staff, including emeritus professors, associate and assistant professors, postdocs, PhD and medical students, and technicians.…”