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Elmer McCollum

American biochemist (1879-1967) · United States · Academics · Died at 88

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Elmer Verner McCollum was an American biochemist known for his work on the influence of diet on health. McCollum is also remembered for starting the first rat colony in the United States to be used for nutrition research. His reputation has suffered from posthumous controversy. Time magazine called him Dr. Vitamin.

A life in dates

1967Died15 November 19671961Foreign Member of the Royal SocietyAward1948Remsen AwardAward1923John Scott AwardAward1921Howard N. Potts MedalAward1879Born3 March 1879

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In his autobiography, McCollum attributed his success in nutrition to two people: Stephen Babcock (above) and Marguerite Davis.[18]In his autobiography, McCollum attributed his success in nutrition to two people: Stephen Babcock (above) and Marguerite Davis.[18]The University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn was the site of the single-grain experiment.The University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn was the site of the single-grain experiment.An albino laboratory ratAn albino laboratory ratGilman Hall, site of McCollum's office in retirementGilman Hall, site of McCollum's office in retirement

Awards

Foreign Member of the Royal Society1961
Remsen Award1948
John Scott Award1923
Howard N. Potts Medal1921

In common with Elmer

Mildred CohnBoth received Remsen AwardCharles Stark DraperBoth received Howard N. Potts MedalJohn R. PierceBoth received John Scott AwardWilliam David CoolidgeBoth received Howard N. Potts Medal

Academics from the United States 2

Jan Vondrák49.6Irene H. Butter49.6

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Elmer Verner McCollum was an American biochemist known for his work on the influence of diet on health. McCollum is also remembered for starting the first rat colony in the United States to be used for nutrition research. His reputation has suffered from posthumous controversy. Time magazine called him Dr. Vitamin. His rule was, "Eat what you want after you have eaten what you should."

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1879 to 1967 · aged 88

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