Erhard Fernholz

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Erhard Fernholz
Erhard Fernholz
BornJune 9, 1909
DiedDecember 14, 1940
NationalityGerman-American
Alma materUniversity of Munich
Known forCholesterol and Vitamin D research
Scientific career
FieldsBiochemistry
InstitutionsPrinceton University
Doctoral advisorHeinrich Wieland



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

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.

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