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Paul K. Stumpf

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Paul K. Stumpf
Born(1919-02-23)February 23, 1919
New York City, US
DiedFebruary 10, 2007(2007-02-10) (aged 87)
EducationHarvard University (A.B.; Columbia University (Ph.D.)
AwardsNational Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Scientific career
FieldsPlant biochemistry
InstitutionsUniversity of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis

Paul K. Stumpf (February 23, 1919 – February 10, 2007) was an American biochemist,[1] "a world leader in the field of plant biochemistry" according to the National Academy of Sciences and the University of California.[2][3] Specifically the University of California said that "Stumpf pioneered the study of the biochemistry of lipids (fats and oils) in plants".[1] Stumpf was chairman of the department of Biochemistry and Biophysics,[3] a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[1][2][3] and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[3]

He was a recipient of the following distinctions and awards:[3]

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  1. ^ a b c d e University of California at Davis;Obituary: Paul K. Stumpf, Biochemist;February 20, 2007
  2. ^ a b c d Conn, Eric E. "Paul Karl Stumpf". National Academies Press.
  3. ^ a b c d e f IN MEMORIAM;Paul K. Stumpf;Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry;Molecular and Cellular Biology;UC Davis;1919 – 2007
  4. ^ "ASPB Pioneer Members".