Joseph von Gerlach (3 April 1820 – 17 December 1896) was a German professor of anatomy at the University of Erlangen. He was a native of Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Joseph von Gerlach, a prominent figure in German academia, served as an anatomy professor at the University of Erlangen. Born in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, his local roots influenced his academic pursuits.