William Cumming Rose
William Cumming Rose | |
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| Born | April 4, 1887 |
| Died | September 25, 1985 (aged 98) Urbana, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Known for | Essential amino acids, Threonine |
| Awards | Willard Gibbs Award (1952) National Medal of Science (1966) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biochemistry, Nutrition |
William Cumming Rose (April 4, 1887 – September 25, 1985) was an American biochemist and nutritionist. He discovered the amino acid threonine, and his research determined the necessity for essential amino acids in diet and the minimum daily requirements of all amino acids for optimal growth.