Marjorie Roloff Stetten
Marjorie Roloff Stetten (1913-1997) was an American biochemist and medical researcher known for her significant contributions to the field of biochemistry. Her research primarily focused on the metabolism of alcohol and its effects on the human body.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Marjorie Roloff Stetten was born in 1913 in New York City. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Barnard College, where she developed an interest in chemistry. She then went on to earn her Ph.D. in biochemistry from Columbia University in 1939.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing her Ph.D., Stetten worked as a research associate at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. Here, she began her pioneering work on alcohol metabolism. In 1948, she joined the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a research biochemist. During her tenure at NIH, she made significant contributions to the understanding of alcohol metabolism and its effects on the human body.
Stetten's research provided valuable insights into how the body metabolizes alcohol and the physiological effects of alcohol consumption. Her work has had a profound impact on the field of biochemistry and has contributed to the development of treatments for alcohol-related diseases.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Marjorie Roloff Stetten's contributions to the field of biochemistry have been widely recognized. Her research has not only advanced our understanding of alcohol metabolism but has also paved the way for further research in this area. Her work continues to influence the field of biochemistry and medical research.
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