Peter Waser

Peter Waser was a distinguished academic and served as Rector of the University of Zürich (1978–1980) and Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy at the same institution (1965–1987). He also held a Professorship at ETH Zürich starting in 1963. His research focused on psychoactive substances, contributing to pharmacology and neuroscience. Waser was elected to the Academy of Europe in 1991 under the section of Physiology & Neurosciences. Sadly, he passed away on April 11, 2010.

• Affiliations: University of Zürich (Rector, Professor), ETH Zürich (Professor)
• Research Focus: Psychoactive substances, pharmacotherapy

Waser’s academic career spanned over two decades, with significant contributions to pharmacological research. No specific grants, awards, or student advisees are documented in the provided materials. His legacy includes advancing understanding in drug effects and therapeutic applications.