Axel Willig

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Axel Willig (born February 17, 1938 in Dessau , † April 1, 1998 in Oldenburg ) was a German zoologist .

biography

After graduating from high school in Osterode ( Harz ), Axel Willig studied mathematics and biology in Göttingen and Gießen , where he received his doctorate in 1969 on the biochemistry of the carotenoid metabolism in insects . Before his habilitation in 1971, he did a research stay in Liverpool , where he worked under the direction of TW Goodwin. He completed his habilitation in animal physiology at the Free University of Berlin . There he then worked under R. Keller in the field of ecdysone synthesis and molt control in crabs and insects. He kept this field of research when he moved to Ulm University as assistant professor to R. Kellers . During his time at Ulm University he published numerous publications in the field of molt control. In these, Willig quantified the ecdysone synthesis of the molting glands of crabs in vitro and in vivo for the first time . This provided direct experimental evidence of the involvement of the Y-organs in the molting of crayfish . In 1976 he was appointed head of the Zoophysiology Department at the University of Oldenburg . Here began a fruitful period in the organizational structuring of the Biology Department, of which he was Dean in 1982 and 1983. Publications in the field of endocrinology identify him as a versatile researcher.

Act

Willig was an endocrinologist who helped shape the understanding of developmental physiological relationships in insects and crustaceans . As a professor at the University of Oldenburg, he was significantly involved in the development of the biology department and played a decisive role in the design of the biological courses and the organization of teaching.

Publications (selection)

  • The carotenoids and the bile pigment of Carausius morosus and their participation in the morphological color change. ( Dissertation ), Giessen 1968
  • together with Peter P. Jaros: Spleen Peptides. Regulators of growth and cell metabolism. Oldenburg 1991

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personal data
SURNAME Willing, Axel
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German zoologist
DATE OF BIRTH February 17, 1938
PLACE OF BIRTH Dessau
DATE OF DEATH April 1, 1998
Place of death Oldenburg