Ralph Holman
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Ralph Holman (1917 - ) is a biochemist whose research focused on lipids and fatty acids, especially the Omega-3 fatty acid.
[edit] Accomplishments
- Associate of Arts, Bethel College, 1937
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Minnesota
- Master of Science in Biochemistry, Rutgers University
- Ph.D. in Physiological Chemistry
- Member of National Academy of Sciences, 1981
- Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry, University of Minnesota
- Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry, the Mayo Medical School
- President, American Oil Chemists Society, 1974 - 1975
- Associate Editor and Editor, Lipids
- Executive Director, University of Minnesota's Hormel Institute
- Established the Ralph T. and Karla C. Holman Endowed Program in Chemistry at Bethel College, 1991
- A. Richard Baldwin Distinguished Service Award, 2001
- American Oil Chemists Society, Health & Nutrition Division, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2004