Detlev Bronk

Detlev Bronk
Bronk in 1963
3rd President of Rockefeller University
In office
1953–1968
Preceded byHerbert Spencer Gasser
Succeeded byFrederick Seitz
16th President of the National Academy of Sciences
In office
1950–1962
Preceded byAlfred Newton Richards
Succeeded byFrederick Seitz
6th President of Johns Hopkins University
In office
1949–1953
Preceded byIsaiah Bowman
Succeeded byLowell Reed
Personal details
Born
Detlev Wulf Bronk

(1897-08-13)August 13, 1897[1]
New York City[1]
DiedNovember 17, 1975(1975-11-17) (aged 78)[1]
New York City[1]
SpouseHelen Alexander Ramsey
Children3; including John[2]
Alma materSwarthmore College[1]
University of Michigan[1]
AwardsFranklin Medal (1961)[3]
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964)[1]
Public Welfare Medal (1964)
National Medal of Science (1968)[4]
Fellow of the Royal Society[5]
Scientific career
FieldsScientist
InstitutionsJohns Hopkins University[6]
National Academy of Sciences[7]
National Science Board[8]
University of Pennsylvania[9]
Rockefeller University[1]
World Academy of Art and Science[10]
ThesisElectrical conductivity, electrical potential and hydrogen ion concentration measurements on the submaxillary gland of the dog, recorded with continuous photographic methods (1926)
Doctoral advisorRobert Gesell

Detlev Wulf Bronk (August 13, 1897 – November 17, 1975) was a prominent American scientist, educator, and administrator. He is credited with establishing biophysics as a recognized discipline. Bronk served as president of Johns Hopkins University from 1949 to 1953 and as president of The Rockefeller University from 1953 to 1968. Bronk also held the presidency of the National Academy of Sciences between 1950 and 1962.[5][11][12][13][14][15][16]

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  15. ^ Detlev W. Bronk Records, 1954–1968.
  16. ^ National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoir