Description: (German Physician and Physiologist)
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig was a distinguished German physician and physiologist known for his significant contributions to the field of physiology. He held professorships in physiology and comparative anatomy at universities in Zurich, Vienna, and Leipzig. Ludwig founded the renowned Physiological Institute at the University of Leipzig, where he conducted pioneering research on blood pressure, urinary excretion, and anesthesia. His work was recognized with prestigious awards such as the Copley Medal and election to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Ludwig's legacy is honored through institutions like the Carl Ludwig Institute of Physiology and the Carl Ludwig Honorary Medal for cardiovascular research excellence.