Ralph Holman

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For the American attorney and judge, see Ralph M. Holman.

Ralph Holman (1917 – August 15, 2012) was a biochemist whose research focused on lipids and fatty acids, especially the Omega-3 fatty acid.^[1]

A review of the work of Dr. Holman is available in the Journal of Nutrition as written by himself: Holman RT. The slow discovery of the importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids in human health. J Nutr 1998;128:427S-433S.

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

References

↑ "Alumnus, Biochemist Ralph Holman Dies at 94 | News | Bethel University Minnesota". Bethel.edu. 2012-08-17. Retrieved 2013-02-21.

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Name	Holman, Ralph
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