Ralph Holman
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.