Katharine Bishop

Katharine Bishop (1889–1976) was an American biochemist and physiologist known for her significant contributions to the field of vitamin research. She was a part of the team that discovered Vitamin E, a vital nutrient for human health.

Early Life and Education

Katharine Bishop was born in 1889 in New Haven, Connecticut. She attended Vassar College, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 1911. She then pursued her graduate studies at Yale University, earning her Ph.D. in Physiology in 1917.

Career

After completing her Ph.D., Bishop joined the Cornell University as a research associate in the Department of Animal Nutrition. Here, she worked with Herbert M. Evans, a renowned biochemist, and together they discovered Vitamin E in 1922. This discovery was a significant breakthrough in the field of nutrition sciences, as Vitamin E is essential for human health, particularly in reproduction and antioxidant activity.

Bishop continued her research at Cornell University, focusing on the role of vitamins in animal nutrition. Her work significantly contributed to the understanding of the importance of vitamins in diet and health.

Legacy

Katharine Bishop's work has had a lasting impact on the field of nutrition sciences. Her research on Vitamin E has paved the way for further studies on the role of vitamins in human health and disease prevention.

See Also

• List of biochemists
• History of vitamins