Williams, Roger J. 1893-

Variant names
Dates:
Birth 1893

Biographical notes:

Roger J. Williams (1893-1988) was a biochemist and professor who did pioneering work in the fields of nutrition, human biochemical and physiological individuality, and public education. His early work at Oregon State University and the University of Oregon dealt largely with the biochemistry and nutritional importance of vitamins. He discovered pantothenic acid and did early work on, and named, folic acid. After arriving at the University of Texas, his interests shifted to the study of human individuality, particularly with respect to nutritional requirements. In a series of well-known books, he explored the implications of biochemical individuality for nutrition, disease prevention, and the treatment of alcoholism. While at the University of Texas, he founded the Clayton Foundation Biochemical Institute.

From the guide to the Roger J. Williams Papers 88-87; 92-295; 2004-154; 2008-062., 1920-1988, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Links to collections

Comparison

This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.

  • Added or updated
  • Deleted or outdated

Information

Permalink:
SNAC ID:

Subjects:

  • Biochemistry
  • Human biology
  • Nutrition
  • Physiology
  • Variation (Biology)
  • Vitamins

Occupations:

not available for this record

Places:

not available for this record