Award
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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Christiaan Eijkman
1858-08-11 – 1930-11-05
Life & Legacy
Christiaan Eijkman (UK: AYK-mən, EYEK-mən, US: -mahn, Dutch: [ˈkrɪstijaːn ˈɛikmɑn]; 11 August 1858 – 5 November 1930) was a Dutch physician and professor of physiology whose demonstration that beriberi is caused by poor diet led to the discovery of antineuritic vitamins (thiamine). Together with Sir Frederick Hopkins, he received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1929 for the discovery of vitamins.
Occupation & Career
physician, biochemist, university teacher, physiologist, bacteriologist, pathologist, scientist
Education
University of Amsterdam; Pasteur Institute
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; John Scott Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
John Scott Award · Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Employer
Utrecht University
Organizations & Memberships
National Academy of Sciences · Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
Education & Institutions
Pasteur Institute · University of Amsterdam
Verified Legacy Record
Award
John Scott Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q107609 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Johan Frederik Eijkman
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q107609 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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