Albert L. Lehninger
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'''Albert Lester Lehninger''' ([[February 17]], [[1917]] – [[March 4]], [[1986]]) was an [[United States|American]] [[biochemist]], and is widely regarded as a pioneer in the field of [[Biological thermodynamics|bioenergetics]]. He made fundamental contributions to the current understanding of [[metabolism]] at a molecular level. In 1948, he discovered, with [[Eugene Kennedy]], that [[mitochondria]] are the site of [[oxidative phosphorylation]] in eukaryotes, which ushered in the modern study of energy transduction. He is the author of a number of classic texts, including: ''Biochemistry, The Mitochondrion, Bioenergetics '' and, most notably, his quintessential series ''Principles of Biochemistry''. The latter being a widely used text for introductory biochemistry courses at the college and university levels. As a dedicated educator, it was Lehninger's argument that a knowledge of biochemistry is useful for all well-informed citizens, no matter their callings--let alone the very real intellectual excitement it can offer{{Fact|date=December 2007}}.
== Early life and education ==
Albert was born in [[Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport]], [[Connecticut]], [[United States|U.S.]]. He received his Bachelor of Arts from [[Wesleyan University]] (1939) and went on to pursue both his Masters of Science (1940) and Ph.D. (1942) at the [[University of Wisconsin-Madison]].
== Academic Professional ==
After receiving his doctorate in biochemistry, he held various faculty positions at the [[University of Wisconsin-Madison]] and the [[University of Chicago]]. In 1952, Lehninger came to the [[Johns Hopkins University]] School of Medicine assuming the title of [[DeLamar Professor]] of the Department of Biological Chemistry. He served in this position until 1978, when he was appointed to the role of University Professor of Medical Sciences. This position was created specifically for Lehninger, to honour his service to Johns Hopkins University, his pioneering scientific efforts and his dedication to his students. He held this title, and proudly served the scientific community, until his death in 1986. Posthumously, his memory is honoured through the [[The Albert Lester Lehninger Memorial Lectureship]] at Johns Hopkins University.
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