Mila Rechcigl
Mila Rechcigl or Miloslav Rechcigl Jr. is a renowned biochemist, nutritionist, and historian of Czech origin. He is particularly known for his extensive work on the history of Czechs in America.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Rechcigl was born on April 9, 1930, in Mladá Boleslav, Czechoslovakia. He moved to the United States in 1950, where he pursued his higher education. He holds a Master's degree in biochemistry and nutrition from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry and nutrition from Cornell University.
Career[edit | edit source]
Rechcigl has had a distinguished career in the field of biochemistry and nutrition. He has worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for over three decades, where he held various positions, including that of a research biochemist, nutritionist, and science administrator.
In addition to his scientific career, Rechcigl has made significant contributions to the field of history, particularly the history of Czechs in America. He has authored and edited numerous books and articles on this subject.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Rechcigl is married to Eva Rechcigl, and they have two children. He is a member of several professional and scientific societies, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Chemical Society.
Publications[edit | edit source]
Some of Rechcigl's notable publications include:
- Czechs and Slovaks in America (2005)
- Czech American Bibliography (2008)
- Czech American Timeline: Chronology of Milestones in the History of Czechs in America (2013)
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Rechcigl has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to science and history. These include the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU) Presidential Award.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
| Mila Rechcigl Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
