Family Mother
Bertha Rosalie Kalckar
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q5739918 · wikidata
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Herman Kalckar
1908-03-26 – 1991-05-17
Life & Legacy
Herman Moritz Kalckar (26 March 1908 – 17 May 1991) was a Danish biochemist who pioneered the study of cellular respiration. Kalckar made a number of significant contributions to the development of 20th century biochemistry including:
a founder of bioenergetics;
enzymology, including novel assay techniques;
galactose metabolism in both microorganisms and animal tissues;
suggestion that strontium-90 levels in children’s deciduous teeth correlated with nuclear testing.
Occupation & Career
biochemist, physician
Education
University of Copenhagen
Legacy Highlights
Employer
University of Copenhagen
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences · National Academy of Sciences · Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
Education & Institutions
University of Copenhagen
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Sources & Provenance
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