Elmer Verner McCollum
American biochemist
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... Wikipedia
Born: March 3, 1879, Redfield, KS
Died: November 15, 1967 (age 88 years), Baltimore, MD
Education: Yale University, University of Kansas, and Lombard College
Awards: Howard N. Potts Medal