title: The Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre (CMRC) 1994-2004.
abstract: This paper presents an impressionistic summary of the formation, activities, accomplishments, and impact of the Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre (CMRC) from 1994 to 2004. The history of the CMRC is viewed in the context of the goals of the original program, the tradition of excellence in exercise physiology in Copenhagen since the time of August Krogh, and the structure of the center. The key role of Professor Bengt Saltin as a visionary, flexible, and inclusive leader is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Joyner
authors.affiliation: Institute of Sports Medicine and Centre for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kjaer
authors.affiliation: Rygårds Alle 5A, 2,th., Hellerup, Denmark.
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Larsen
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000266:history*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003718:Denmark; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000378:metabolism*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010827:Physiology / Q000266:history*
keywords: exercise; physical activity; skeletal muscle