The pharmacologist’s fertility

From time to time it is worth pausing and remembering those who have been our teachers and mentors. In this instance I honor and remember Vladimir Nigrovic – a Croatian physician who was a gentleman, a scholar, and a widely recognized authority on diuretics and neuromuscular blockade (Figure 1). He was a teacher and mentor who made a difference in my life and to those in the Anesthesiology and Pharmacology Departments at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, USA. His passion and enthusiasm were infective, and the scope of his intellect was inspiring. He is missed and fondly remembered.