Marvin P. Bryant
Marvin P. Bryant (July 4, 1925–October 16, 2000), also known as “Marv”, was an American microbiologist and bacteriologist,[1][2] Professor in the Departments of Dairy Science and Microbiology at the University of Illinois, a member of the National Academies of Science,[2] editor in chief of the American Society of Microbiology Publications.[1][3]
Bryant was recognized as the most prominent rumen bacteriologist in the world for his seminal contributions in the fields of the ecology, physiology and metabolism of anaerobic rumen bacteria.[1] He was also elected an honorary member of the American Society for Microbiology, the highest honor awarded by the ASM.[2]
The National Academies Press called him "the gentle giant of rumen microbiology".[2]
Awards and Distinctions
- the Superior Service Award of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1959[2]
- the Borden Award of the American Dairy Science Association, 1978[2]
- the Paul A. Funk Award of the University of Illinois, 1979[2]
- Procter & Gamble Award in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 1986 [4]
- the Fisher Award of the American Society for Microbiology, 1986[2]
- election to the National Academy of Sciences, 1987[2]
- the Alumni Achievement Award of Washington State University, 1991[2]
- the Bergey's Medal for Distinguished Achievement in Bacterial Taxonomy, 1996[2]
Career and life
Bryant was born in Boise, Idaho on July 4, 1925.
Bryant received a B.S. degree from Washington State University in 1949, M.S. degree in 1950 at the Professor R. E. Hungate’s laboratory, and Ph.D. from University of Maryland in 1955.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Abstracts, Conference on Rumen Function, Volume 25, 2000
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 National Academies Press:Marvin P. Bryant, By Arnold L. Demain and Ralph F. Wolfe
- ↑ Inside Illinois, Marvin P. Bryant .... contributions to microbial science resulted in his election to the National Academy of Science.
- ↑ Procter & Gamble Award in Applied and Environmental Microbiology Past Laureates