Donald Van Slyke

Dutch-American biochemist, developed gasometric analysis.

Donald Van Slyke - Dutch-American biochemist, developed gasometric analysis.
Born

March 29th, 1883
141 years ago

Died

1971
54 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Born in 1883, this biochemist made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry, particularly in the development of methods for gasometric analysis. The work involved determining the concentrations of gases in solutions and laid the groundwork for numerous biochemical analyses. Served as a professor at Columbia University and published extensively in the realm of chemical physiology. Also contributed to the understanding of protein metabolism and developed techniques for measuring blood gases.

Developed gasometric analysis methods

Made advances in understanding protein metabolism

Served as a professor at Columbia University

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