David F. Bohr

BOHR--David F., 93, Hypertension Expert. David F. Bohr, Professor of Physiology, University of Michigan died November 4, 2008 in Ann Arbor. Bohr was known for his pioneering work explaining the role played by the vasculature in hypertension. He received many awards including: the Ciba Award for Hypertension Research and the Gold Heart Award from American Heart Association; and the Lifetime Achievement Award, University of Michigan. Dr. Bohr served many societies including the Council for High Blood Pressure Research and the American Physiological Society. Dr. Bohr, preceded in death by his wife Kathleen, is survived by a son, John Nicholas Bohr, two daughters, Ann (Barbara) Bohr Benner, and Louise Ann Bohr, and two grandchildren Thomas Bohr Benner, and Jack Allen Benner. Family, friends and students enjoyed his ready sense of humor, his compassion, optimism and love of learning. His mentoring was extraordinary. A memorial service will be held on January 31, 2009 in Ann Arbor at the Michigan League, noon to 4:00pm. Contributions should be made to the David F. Bohr Quasi Endowment, Dept. of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (physiology.med.umich.edu).