Ralph Holman

Ralph T. Holman (1917 – August 15, 2012) was a biochemist whose research focused on lipids and fatty acids, especially the Omega-3 fatty acid.
A review of the work of Dr. Holman is available in the Journal of Nutrition as written by himself: Holman RT. The slow discovery of the importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids in human health. J Nutr 1998;128:427S-433S.

• Associate of Arts, Bethel College, 1937
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Minnesota
• Master of Science in Biochemistry, Rutgers University
• Ph.D. in Physiological Chemistry
• Member of National Academy of Sciences, 1981
• Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry, University of Minnesota
• Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry, the Mayo Medical School
• President, American Oil Chemists Society, 1974–1975
• Associate Editor and Editor, Lipids
• Executive Director, University of Minnesota's Hormel Institute
• Established the Ralph T. and Karla C. Holman Endowed Program in Chemistry at Bethel College, 1991
• A. Richard Baldwin Distinguished Service Award, 2001
• American Oil Chemists Society, Health & Nutrition Division, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2004