Édouard van den Corput (1821–1908) was a Belgian physician and medical researcher who was professor of clinical medicine and therapy at the Université Libre de Bruxelles.
[1] Embarking initially on university studies in classics and philosophy, he switched to pharmacology after his father's death in 1841, in order to qualify to run the family business.
[1] He graduated as a pharmacist in 1845, taught some courses on pharmacology in Brussels, and attended Bonn University for further studies in chemistry.
In 1871 he became a professor at the university, teaching clinical medicine and general medical therapy, including pharmacodynamics.
[1] He published widely on chemistry, pharmacy, technology, therapies, medical ethics, and the history of medicine, in a variety of journals.