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Hans Selye, father of stress research

Dr. Hans Selye at the Université de Montréal in June 1956, photographed by Chris Lund.
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Dr. Hans Selye (1907–1982), working in his laboratory at the Université de Montréal, is considered the father of stress research. His view of stress as a biological reaction was at first controversial but gained general acceptance, and his work greatly expanded understanding of the causes of illness, especially heart disease, and of endocrinology.

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His scientific contribution, not a full biography.

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Dr. Hans Selye (1907-1982) National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada

Historical importance; plaque text