American Physiological Society
Living History Project
Bodil Schmidt-Nielsen
Interviewer: William H. Dantzler
Timeline / Table of Contents
00:01:52 Was being the daughter of two eminent physiologist, Nobel laureate August Krogh and Marie Krogh, a major influence in your selection a career in physiology?
00:09:59 Although your career in dentistry was relatively brief, what research projects were you pursuing and what was the basis of the award from King Christian X?
*00:25:25 Bodil, I think it would be extremely interesting for our young and married female members if you would briefly discuss how a woman with a DDS and doctor of odontology became a comparative physiologist.
00:32:22 In the 1940s you captured the attention of comparative physiologist throughout the world with your study on water balance and desert animals, would you discuss those investigation and how they led to subsequent studies on comparative renal function?
00:44:00 It’s apparent from your vita that the kidney counter current system in the role of urea in the concentration of urine had been a particular interest to you. Would you be willing to discuss these topics and indicate the findings that have been obtained from your studies that support these things?
*00:56:33 This is very interesting Bodil, please continue discussing your work on the counter current system for concentration the urine.
01:04:27 With regard to the concentrating process, do you want to tell us a bit about your studies concerning the contraction of the smooth muscle in the renal pelvis?
01:06:35 Most of the member of APS are unaware of your research with invertebrate protozoa, would you discuss these studies for us?
01:11:16 During your distinguished scientific careers in physiological research who have been your scientific heroes?
01:13:10 Recently The American Physiological Society created a mentoring ward in your honor, what principles of mentoring did you follow when you were advising students and fellows?
01:15:00 What advice would you give for beginning investigators?
01:15:41 Besides being the 48th president of The American Physiological Society from 1975 to 1976, you are first woman in that role, what do you consider to be your major accomplishment of American Physiological Society?
01:16:29 You have also been a member of The American Physiological Society since 1949. What are your thoughts concerning the future of physiology and hat advice do you have for he society as it enters the 21st century?
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