Description: (British Pharmacologist Known for His Research in the Measurement of Hormones and Vitamins in Human Body)
Joshua Harold Burn was a prominent English pharmacologist and professor of pharmacology at Oxford University, renowned for his research on the autonomic nervous system's internal control of the body, specifically the release of noradrenaline. He introduced the influential Burn-Rand hypothesis, which made substantial contributions to the field of pharmacology. Burn's work continues to have a lasting impact, with Nobel Laureate John Vane recognizing his significant role in shaping the discipline of pharmacology worldwide.