About Hans Ussing
Lived 1911 – 2000 (aged 88). Hans Ussing was a Danish zoologist, university teacher, biochemist and biologist.
Hans Henriksen Ussing (30 December 1911 – 22 December 2000) was a Danish scientist, best known for having invented the Ussing chamber.
In the early 1950s Ussing was the first to describe the mechanism by which ions are actively transported across frog skin.
He studied biology and geography at the University of Copenhagen. In 1943 he received his master's degree (with honors).
In 1970 he was awarded the Amory Prize of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Who was Hans Ussing?
Danish scientist (1911-2000)
When was Hans Ussing born?
Hans Ussing was born on 30 December 1911 in Sorø Academy.
When did Hans Ussing die?
Hans Ussing died on 22 December 2000 in Herlev Hospital.
What was Hans Ussing's occupation?
Hans Ussing was a zoologist, university teacher, biochemist and biologist.
What nationality was Hans Ussing?
Hans Ussing was Danish.
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