1921 |
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Harold C. Bradley founded the Department of Physiological Chemistry and became its first Chair. |
1924 |
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First Ph.D. in the Department of Physiological Chemistry is awarded to Alrick Brynhjolf Hertzman. |
1932 |
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Marian Esther Stark is the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in the Department of Physiological Chemistry. |
1942 |
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The author of the definitive series Principles in Biochemistry, Albert L. Lehninger, receives his Ph.D. in Physiological Chemistry from UW-Madison. |
1947 |
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Philip P. Cohen succeeds Dr. Bradley as Chair. |
1975 |
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Harry J. Karavolas becomes Chair of the Department. |
1979 |
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Elizabeth A. Craig becomes the first female faculty member hired in Physiological Chemistry. |
1991 |
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The department name is changed from Physiological to Biomolecular Chemistry. |
1996 |
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Elizabeth Craig assumes the position of Chair of the department. |
2002 |
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Robert H. Fillingame becomes Chair. |
2012 |
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Biomolecular Chemistry moves into a new $112 million state of the art research complex (Biochemical Sciences) on Henry Mall. |
2013 |
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Patricia J. Kiley becomes Chair. |