Hilda Margaret Bruce
Hilda Bruce | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 April 1903 |
| Died | 11 February 1974 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | King's College for Women |
| Known for | Discovering the Bruce effect |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoologist |
| Institutions | National Institute for Medical Research Pharmaceutical Society |
Hilda Margaret Bruce (5 April 1903 – 2 November 1974) was a British zoologist, best known for her discovery of the Bruce effect, a pheromonal behaviour observed in many rodent species. Her work on the control of fertility earned her the Oliver Bird Medal.