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J Comp Physiol A Neuroethol Sens Neural Behav Physiol
November 2024
Science of Motion, Friedrich-Schiller-University, 07749, Jena, Germany.
On September 5th, 2024, Werner Nachtigall (born July 6, 1934) passed away. Nachtigall is a pioneer in biomechanics, a founder of biomimetics (bionics), and a relentless advocate for his field in Germany. He conducted broad-ranging and innovative work on biomechanics in insects, birds, and fishes.
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November 2024
Peripheral Nerve Injury, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, GBR.
Professor Rolfe Birch, a founding head in the field of peripheral neurological surgery, left an enduring legacy marked by groundbreaking research, innovative surgical techniques, and unwavering dedication to patient care. From his early fascination with the nervous system to his pioneering work in brachial plexus injuries and the establishment of the UK's (if not the continent's) first peripheral nerve injury unit, Prof. Birch's contributions transformed the landscape of understanding, diagnosing, and treating peripheral nerve pathologies.
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September 2024
University of Kassel, Heinrich Plett Str. 40, Kassel, 34132, Germany.
Jürgen Boeckh, a respected pioneer of insect olfaction died shortly after his beloved wife Vera Boeckh, née von Zwehl, who pioneered insect vision. Both met in 1958, at the Zoological Institute in Munich. There, Jürgen worked in the group of his PhD advisor Dietrich Schneider, while Vera finished her PhD with Werner Jacobs before she joined the group of Hansjochem Autrum.
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January 2024
Noordikslaan 51, Almelo 6702 CC, The Netherlands.
Obituary for Professor Dr Hendrik (Henk) Schenk.
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