Anthony W. Norman
| Anthony W. Norman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 1938 (age 78) Ames, IA |
| Fields | biochemistry, biomedical science, Vitamin D |
| Institutions | University of California, Riverside, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Utrecht, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, University of California, San Francisco |
| Alma mater | Oberlin College B.S. - 1959, University of Wisconsin, Madison M.S - 1961 - Ph.D - 1963 |
| Doctoral advisor | Dr. H.F. Deluca |
| Known for | Vitamin D |
| Spouse | Dr. Helen Henry |
Anthony W. Norman is a distinguished professor emeritus of biochemistry and biomedical sciences at the University of California, Riverside and one of the world's foremost experts on vitamin D.
Vitamin D Research
Formally stated, Norman's research is the "mechanism of action of the steroid hormone 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D3; vitamin D structure-function relationships, actions of the vitamin D receptor (VDR)."[1]
In 1967, Norman's lab discovered that vitamin D is converted into a steroid hormone by the body. In 1969 he determined that vitamin D receptors (VDR) were present in the intestine.[2]
In 1971 the Norman laboratory reported the chemical structure of the steroid hormone to be 1∂,25(OH)2Vitamin D3.[3]
In 1972, Norman in collaboration with Dr. Jack Coburn at the UCLA medical school treated the first uremic patients with the steroid hormone, produced in the Norman laboratory.[4]
In 2008, Norman and Dr. Cedric Garland of UC San Diego made the recommendation that the daily intake of vitamin D for adults be revised to 2000 international units.[5]
Selected Honors and Awards
- Presidential Chair, Biochemistry Department, UCR 7/1/99 - 2009
- Graduate Student Mentor Award, UCR, June 2005
- Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1995
- William F. Neuman Award, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 1995
- MERIT Award from National Institutes of Health, 1986-1993 (standard award period is five years)
- Osborne & Mendel Award, American Institute of Nutrition, 1990
- Faculty Research Lecturer, University of California, Riverside, 1982
- Prix Andre Lichtwitz, INSERM, Paris, France, 1981
- Ernst Oppenheimer Award, Endocrine Society, 1977
- Mead Johnson Award, American Institute of Nutrition, 1977
- Fulbright Fellowship, 1970/71[6]
Other Notes
- Served as the chair of the UCR Department of Biochemistry, July 1976 - June 1981
- Served as dean of UCR Biomedical Sciences Program, July 1986 - Sept. 1991.
- Served as the chair of the UCR Faculty Academic Senate from Sept. 2008 through August 2010.[7]
- Served as the faculty athletic representative for the UC Riverside Athletics Department through Sept. 2010.[8]
- Was principal organizer of 14 triennial international Vitamin D Workshops.[9]
Publications
Through May, 2011, Norman had been credited with over 800 scientific publications dating back to 1959.[10]
Selected Memberships
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- American Institute of Nutrition; American Chemical Society
- Biochemistry Society (England)
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Endocrine Society
- American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
- American Society for Cell Biology
- American Association for Cancer Research, Inc.
- Editorial Board, Steroids, 1996–present
- Editorial Board, Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 1981–present
References
- ↑ "Anthony Norman CV"
- ↑ University of California (13 Nov. 2008). "Vitamin D Expert at UC Riverside Leads UC Scientists' Call Recommending Increase in Daily Vitamin D Intake". Press release
- ↑ "1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol: Identification of the proposed active form of vitamin D3 in the intestine." Science 173:51-54 (1971)
- ↑ "Action of 1,25-dihydroxy¬cholecalciferol, a potent, kidney-produced metabolite of vitamin D3, in uremic man." New England Journal of Medicine 287:891-895 (1972)
- ↑ Vitamin D Society (24 Nov. 2008). "Raise 'D' to 2,000 IU Daily: 18 Experts". "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ↑ "Anthony Norman CV"
- ↑ http://www.linkedin.com/pub/anthony-norman/12/9b4/a33
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ↑ "Anthony Norman CV"