Background
Westling, Sven Hakan was born on August 9, 1928 in Goteborg, Sweden. Son of Gunnar and Amy (Ydén) Westling.
physiology educator Vice Chancellor
Westling, Sven Hakan was born on August 9, 1928 in Goteborg, Sweden. Son of Gunnar and Amy (Ydén) Westling.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, Lund University, Sweden, 1955. Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Lund University, Sweden, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Lund University, Sweden, 2000.
Associate professor physiology Lund University, 1957-1966, professor clinical physiology, since 1967, dean medical faculty, 1977-1982, vice chancellor, 1983-1992. Resident clinical physiologist Sahlgren's Hospital, Gothenberg, Sweden, 1958-1961. Member, vice chairman Swedish Medical Research Council, 1967-1973.
Chairman Swedish Government Commission on Higher Education, 1989-1992. Board directors Wallenberg Foundation, 1992-2000.
Married Britt Edelman, October 14, 1951. Children: Katarina, Marie, Gunnar, Sofie.