Meinhard von Pfaundler


Meinhard von Pfaundler ; was an Austrian pediatrician born in Innsbruck. He was the son of Leopold Pfaundler.
In 1890 he began his medical studies in Innsbruck with anatomist Wilhelm Roux. Shortly afterwards he transferred to the University of Graz, where he was influenced by neurologist Gabriel Anton, gynecologist Alfons von Rosthorn, histologist Alexander Rollett, internist Friedrich Kraus and pediatrician Theodor Escherich, who was also his brother-in-law. After receiving his doctorate he became an assistant to Franz Hofmeister aspects of disease. Another focus involved "social pediatrics", stressing the importance of nursing, education, hygiene and psychological concerns when dealing with children. In his later research he was concerned with issues such as genetics and natural selection.

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