Rosalind Wulzen

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Rosalind Wulzen
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Born1886
Oakland, California
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater University of California, Berkeley
Known forDiscovery of the "Anti-Stiffness Factor" that protects the joints of mammals from calcification
Scientific career
Fields Physiology
Doctoral advisor Jacques Loeb

Rosalind Wulzen (b. 1882 [1] or 1886 [2] ) was an American physiologist, known for her discovery of the "Anti-Stiffness Factor," or "Wulzen Factor."

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Early life and education

Rosalind Wulzen was born in Oakland, California.

Wulzen attended the University of California, Berkeley, [1] graduating with degrees in Physiology and Anatomy (B.S. 1904; M.S. 1910; Ph.D. 1914). [3] Her master's thesis was entitled, "On the mechanism of cytolysis in paramecium," [4] and her doctoral thesis was entitled, "The pituitary gland in its relationship to the early period of growth in birds." [5] Wulzen was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in Physiology at Berkeley. [1]

As a student, Wulzen was the Secretary and President of Sigma Xu, as well as the President of Phi Beta Kappa. [3]

Career and research

Between receiving her bachelor's degree and beginning her master's degree, Wulzen was a science teacher at Chino High School in California from 1904-1905 and at Martinez High School in California from 1905-1906. [6] Then, while completing her doctoral degree, Wulzen was an Assistant Professor of Biology at Mills College from 1909-1914, teaching courses on Elementary Biology, Biology Laboratory, Bacteriology, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Physiology Laboratory, Advanced Physiology, and Microscopical Techniques. [6]

Upon graduating with her Ph.D. in 1914, Wulzen became an Instructor in the Department of Physiology at the University of California, Berkeley. She was the first female faculty member in Physiology at the university. [1] She remained a professor here for fourteen years, teaching courses such as Introductory Biology, Experimental Biology, and Physiology. [5]

In 1927, Wulzen became an instructor and assistant professor in the Department of Animal Biology at the University of Oregon. Here, she continued her research on the pituitary gland and also began a notable career in the field of nutrition. [1]

Wulzen took a full-time position as an assistant professor at Oregon State University in 1933. [3] From 1941 to 1946, Wulzen was an associate professor, taking a full year sabbatical during her first year to focus her time on research. [3] In 1946, she was appointed to the status of full Professor. [7] Wulzen was an academic advisor to two students within the Departments of Zoology and Chemistry: Mary Lorene Wickert (M.S. 1944) and Virginia Lee Wiemar (M.S. 1947). She was Professor Emeritus from 1947 to 1980. [7]

Scientific contributions

Wulzen is most known for her scientific discovery and exploration of the "Anti-Stiffness Factor," which she unearthed during her time at Oregon State University. [7] This is a fat-soluble essential nutrient which regulates phosphorus metabolism and reverses symptoms of calcification. [8]

Publications

Honors

Wulzen received an honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Oregon in 1943. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Pace, N. (1986). "Tides of physiology at Berkeley". The Physiologist. 29 (5 Suppl): 7–20. PMID   3534913. S2CID   5534243.
  2. ↑ sysadmin (2012-02-17). "Rosalind Wulzen (b. 1886)". Smithsonian Institution Archives. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Rosalind Wulzen". oregondigital.org. Historical Images of Oregon State University - Oregon Digital. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  4. ↑ Berkeley, University of California (1910). Bulletin.
  5. 1 2 Berkeley, University of California (1914). Register of the University of California. The University.
  6. 1 2 College, Mills (1914). Catalogue ... Frank Eastman, book and job printer.
  7. 1 2 3 "File | Department_of_Zoology_a_history__1889-1989.pdf | ID: 6d570229w | ScholarsArchive@OSU". ir.library.oregonstate.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  8. ↑ Byers, Daniel (2013). The Wulzen Anti-Stiffness Factor: How Stigmasterol Can Help You Feel Better, Look Younger, Be Fitter, And Spend Less On Health Care.
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