Otto Edholm | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1909 |
| Died | 18 January 1985 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | St George's Hospital |
| Known for | Effect of hot and cold climates, high altitudes and cold water immersion on the human body |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physiology |
Otto Gustav Edholm (1909–1985) was a British physiologist who studied human responses to the environment. He was Professor of Physiology at the University of Western Ontario until 1947, when he was invited to head the Division of Human Physiology at the MRC National Institute of Medical Research at Hampstead. He was a leader in physiological research in the UK and his work was internationally recognised. The Otto Edholm award is given by The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors to significant contributions to the application of ergonomics/human factors.[1][2][3] Edholm Point in Antarctica is named after him.[4]