Theodor Schwann

Theodor Schwann
Theodor Schwann
	Schwann in 1857
Born	7 December 1810; Neuss, First French Empire
Died	11 January 1882 (aged 71); Cologne, German Empire
Education	Humboldt University of Berlin (1834); University of Bonn; University of Würzburg;
Known for	Cell theory; Schwann cells; Pepsin;
Awards	Copley Medal (1845)
	Scientific career
Fields	Biology

Theodor Schwann (German pronunciation: [ˈteːodoːɐ̯ ˈʃvan]; 7 December 1810 – 11 January 1882) was a German physician and physiologist. His most significant contribution to biology is considered to be the extension of cell theory to animals. Other contributions include the discovery of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system, the discovery and study of pepsin, the discovery of the organic nature of yeast, and the invention of the term "metabolism".

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