A tribute to Arne Schousboe's contributions to neurochemistry and his innovative and enduring research in GABA, glutamate, and brain energy metabolism

J Neurochem. 2025 Jan;169(1):e16207. doi: 10.1111/jnc.16207. Epub 2024 Aug 26.

Abstract

This is a tribute to Arne Schousboe, Professor Emeritus at the University of Copenhagen, an eminent neurochemist and neuroscientist who was a leader in the fields of GABA, glutamate, and brain energy metabolism. Arne was known for his keen intellect, his wide-ranging expertise in neurochemistry and neuropharmacology of GABA and glutamate and brain energy metabolism. Arne was also known for his strong leadership, his warm and engaging personality and his enjoyment of fine wine and great food shared with friends, family, and colleagues. Sadly, Arne passed away on February 27, 2024, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Inger Schousboe, his two children, and three wonderful grandchildren. His death is a tremendous loss to the neuroscience community. He will be greatly missed by his friends, family, and colleagues. Some of the highlights of Arne's career are described in this tribute.

Keywords: Arne Schousboe; GABA; Glutamate; astrocytes; brain energy metabolism; epilepsy; glutamine.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Brain* / metabolism
  • Energy Metabolism* / physiology
  • Glutamic Acid* / metabolism
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Neurochemistry* / history
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid* / metabolism

Substances

  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
  • Glutamic Acid