Erhard Fernholz

Erhard Fernholz

Erhard Fernholz
Born	June 9, 1909 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Died	December 14, 1940 Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Nationality	German-American
Alma mater	University of Munich
Known for	Cholesterol and Vitamin D research
Scientific career
Fields	Biochemistry
Institutions	Princeton University
Doctoral advisor	Heinrich Wieland

Erhard Fernholz (June 9, 1909 – December 14, 1940) was a German-American biochemist known for his pioneering research on cholesterol and vitamin D.

Early Life and Education

Erhard Fernholz was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He pursued his higher education at the University of Munich, where he studied under the guidance of Heinrich Wieland, a Nobel laureate in chemistry. Fernholz completed his Ph.D. in 1933.

Career

After completing his doctorate, Fernholz moved to the United States and joined the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research (now Rockefeller University) in New York City. He later worked at Princeton University.

Research Contributions

Fernholz made significant contributions to the understanding of cholesterol and vitamin D. His work on the structure of cholesterol was groundbreaking and laid the foundation for future research in the field. He also conducted important studies on vitamin D, which have had lasting impacts on nutrition and public health.

Personal Life and Death

Erhard Fernholz's life was tragically cut short when he died under mysterious circumstances on December 14, 1940, in Princeton, New Jersey. The exact cause of his death remains unknown, and it has been the subject of much speculation.

Legacy

Despite his untimely death, Fernholz's contributions to biochemistry have had a lasting impact. His research on cholesterol and vitamin D continues to influence the fields of medicine and nutrition.

See Also

• Cholesterol
• Vitamin D
• Heinrich Wieland
• Princeton University
• Rockefeller University