Ralph Holman
Ralph T. Holman was a :Category:biochemists|biochemist whose research focused on lipids and fatty acids, especially the Omega-3 fatty acid.
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, , 1974–1975
- Associate Editor and Editor, Lipids
- Executive Director, University of Minnesota's
- Established the Ralph T. and Karla C. Holman Endowed Program in Chemistry at Bethel College, 1991
- , 2001
- , Health & Nutrition Division, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2004
