title: Leopold Schenk (1840-1902).
abstract: Leopold Schenk attained international fame by his contributions to the science of embryology. The first chair of embryology in any medical school was established for him in the University of Vienna. This article briefly describes his life and his work.
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Emed
mesh_terms: D004626:Embryology / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000266:history*