Terje Lømo

Terje Lømo (born 3 January 1935) is a Norwegian physiologist who specialized in neuroscience.

Terje Lømo
Born	(1935-01-03) 3 January 1935 Ålesund, Norway
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	Physiologist
Awards	Order of St. Olav

He was born in Ålesund to dentist Leif Lømo and Ingeborg Rebekka Helseth.[1]

Lømo is known for his studies on synapses, in particular the synaptic plasticity. His discovery of the long-term potentiation, along with fellow researcher Tim Bliss, is regarded as a fundamental work in neurophysiology.[1][2]

He was awarded the Medical prize of Anders Jahre in 2003,[1] and was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 2009. [3] He is a fellow of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.[4]

References

1. Walløe, Lars. "Terje Lømo". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Terje Lømo". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
3. "Utnevnelser til St. Olavs Orden" (in Norwegian). Det norske kongehus. 2 December 2009. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
4. "Gruppe 7: Medisinske fag" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. Retrieved 16 February 2017.