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Ralph T. Holman (March 4, 1918 – August 15, 2012) was a biochemist whose research focused on lipids and fatty acids, especially the Omega-3 fatty acid. He is regarded as the "Father of Omega-3 fatty acids", coining the term in 1963.
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.
Early life and education
Ralph Theodore Holman was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Holman graduated from Bethel Junior College in 1937. He received a BS in biochemistry from the University of Minnesota, and an MS in biochemistry from Rutgers University. He earned a PhD in physiological chemistry from the University of Minnesota, and finished two post-doctoral fellowships in Sweden.
Teaching
He was a teacher at Texas A&M, the University of Minnesota, and at the Mayo Medical School.
Awards and recognition
He became a member of the National Academy of Sciences for his work on lipids and fatty acids. In 1998 he was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of the Year at Bethel Junior College.
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
- ^ Lo, Amy (21 August 2012). "A tribute to Dr. Ralph T. Holman". Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- "Alumnus, Biochemist Ralph Holman Dies at 94 | News | Bethel University Minnesota". Bethel.edu. 2012-08-17. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
- ^ "Alumnus, Biochemist Ralph Holman Dies at 94 | Bethel University". www.bethel.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
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