Conrad Elvehjem Scientist

Conrad Arnold Elvehjem (May 27, 1901 – July 27, 1962) was internationally known as an American biochemist in nutrition. In 1937 he identified a molecule found in fresh meat and yeast as a new vitamin, nicotinic acid, now called niacin. His discovery led directly to the cure of human pellagra, once a major health problem in the United States.

Personal facts

Conrad Elvehjem
Birth dateMay 27, 1901
Birth place
McFarland Wisconsin
Date of deathJuly 27, 1962
Known for
Nutrition
Niacin

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Scientist

awards
Willard Gibbs Award
Field of study
Biochemistry

Topical connections

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Adolph MurieWriter
A. Wayne WymoreScientist
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Charles Kendall AdamsHistorian
Albert L. LehningerScientist

Conrad Elvehjem on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://archives.library.wisc.edu/oral/guide/set26.htm
  2. http://www.elvehjemneighborhood.org
  3. http://www.jbc.org/content/277/34/e22.full
  4. http://www.nasonline.org/publications/biographical-memoirs/memoir-pdfs/elvehjem-conrad.pdf
  5. http://www2.biotech.wisc.edu/alliance/plaques/2.php?firstname1=Conrad&lastname1=Elvehjem