Bernard L. Oser
Bernard L. Oser (1899 – January 21, 1995) was an American biochemist and food scientist who was involved in vitamin analysis.[1]
Education and early career
Oser received his
Jefferson Medical College as an assistant in physiological chemistry and then worked from 1922 until 1926 as a biochemist at Philadelphia General Hospital (both in Pennsylvania
).
Later career and research
Oser then went to work at Food and Drug Research Laboratories, Inc. in
pesticides, and related chemicals; and the scientific aspects of food law and regulations
.
Role in the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
A charter member of IFT when it was founded in 1939, Oser received the Babcock-Hart Award in 1958 and would be named an IFT Fellow in 1975. He also served as president in 1968–69.
Other activities
Oser was also active in the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association and served on their Expert Panel during his career.
Death and legacy
Oser died in 1995, the last surviving charter member of IFT. In 2000, the first
Bernard L. Oser Award was presented to honor others involved in contributions to food ingredient safety or for leadership in establishing principles for food safety
evaluation or regulation.
References
- ^ Wolfgang Saxon (January 22, 1995). "Dr. Bernard L. Oser, Biochemist Expert in Food Safety, Dies at 95". The New York Times. p. 33.
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