Konrad Emil Bloch

Konrad Emil Bloch (1912–2000) was a German and American biochemist, chemist, and university teacher. Born in Nysa and deceased in Lexington, he held a Doctor of Philosophy degree. His academic career included positions at Harvard University, the University of Chicago, and Florida State University. He was educated at Columbia University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and the Technical University of Munich. Bloch worked in Munich, Davos, New York City, and Chicago.

He was a member of the Royal Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society, and Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Bloch received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the National Medal of Science, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Ernest Guenther Award. He was also nominated for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. His published works include *Adrenal cortex*, *Self-assessment in respiratory medicine*, *Lipide metabolism*, and *Membranes, molecules, toxins, and cells*. He spoke German and English.