Barbara Polla
Barbara Polla
Barbara Polla (pronunciation: Bar-ba-ra Pol-la) is a Swiss medical doctor, researcher, and politician. She is also known for her work as an art curator and writer.
Etymology
The name Barbara is of Greek origin, meaning "foreign woman". Polla is an Italian surname, derived from the Latin word "pullus", meaning "young chicken".
Medical Career
Barbara Polla started her medical career as a researcher in the field of pulmonary medicine. She made significant contributions to the understanding of oxidative stress and cell death. Her research has been instrumental in the development of new therapeutic strategies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
Political Career
In addition to her medical career, Polla served as a member of the Swiss National Council from 1991 to 1999. She was a member of the Liberal Party, advocating for issues such as human rights, women's rights, and environmental protection.
Art and Writing
Polla is also known for her work in the art world. She has curated numerous exhibitions and has written extensively on contemporary art. She is the founder of the art gallery Analix Forever in Geneva, Switzerland.
Related Terms
- Pulmonology
- Oxidative Stress
- Cell Death
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Asthma
- Swiss National Council
- Liberal Party of Switzerland
- Human Rights
- Women's Rights
- Environmental Protection
- Art Gallery
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barbara Polla
- Wikipedia's article - Barbara Polla
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