Walther F. Goebel

Walther Frederick Goebel (December 24, 1899 – November 1, 1993) was an American immunologist and an organic chemist, a member of the National Academy of Sciences.[https://www.nytimes.com/1993/11/20/obituaries/dr-walther-f-goebel-immunologist-93.html New York Times:Dr. Walther F. Goebel, Immunologist, 93, November 20, 1993]

[http://www.nap.edu/readingroom.php?book=biomems&page=wgoebel.html National Academies Press:Biographical Memoirs:Walther Frederick Goebel, By Maclyn McCarty]

Goebel was known for his research of polysaccharides.

Awards and distinctions

  • member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • honorary degrees from Rockefeller University in 1978 and Middlebury College in 1959

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