Paul Gyorgy
Nutrition
Other Industries
Hungary
Biography
Paul Gyorgy (April 7, 1893 – March 1, 1976) was a Hungarian-born American nutritionist and paediatrician, a recipient of the National Medal of Science, best known for his discovery of three vitamins: riboflavin, vitamin B6, and biotin.The citation that President Gerald Ford gave Gyorgy with the National Medal of Science read: "For his discovery of three vitamins and related research that have greatly improved human nutrition". Gyorgy was Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He was also Chief of Paediatrics at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Chief of Paediatrics at Philadelphia General Hospital.
Research Interest
Pediatrics
