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LEVY BENSHIMOL, Abraham. The important contribution of Werner G. Jaffe in Venezuelan science. An Venez Nutr [online]. 2015, vol.28, n.1, pp.048-052. ISSN 0798-0752.

Werner G. Jaffe (Frankfurt, Germany, 1914/Caracas, Venezuela, 2009). Doctor in Chemistry (Zurich). He came to Venezuela in 1939. He had a large career as teacher and researcher. Chief of Research of Instituto Nacional de Nutrición. Professor of Biochemistry in four faculties of Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV). Founder of the Research Group Bioquímica Vegetal, called later Bioquímica y Nutrición. Founder of Consejo de Desarrollo Científico y Humanístico (UCV) and the postgraduate in Planificación Alimentaria y Nutricional. He was awarded with The National Award in Scientific Research José María Vargas and received the Medal of Honor of the Faculty of Science (UCV). Received the Prize of Asociación Pro Investigación (UCV) and was endowed with the National Award of Technology; Honorary Professor of Universidad Simón Bolívar and Faculty of Science (UCV). Published the book “Nuestros alimentos, ayer, hoy y mañana”, and contributed with more than 200 scientific papers. His most important contributions are on carotenoid structure, codiscovery of B12 vitamin, presence of antinutritional factors on leguminous seeds, selenium toxicity in foods, development of enriched nutritional supplements (Lactovisoy), and flour enrichment with iron and vitamins. Pioneer and organizer of scientific research in Venezuela, divulger and counselor on different nutritional topics. Honest man, exemplary father and husband, Werner G. Jaffé is the most distinguished figure of Nutritional Biochemistry in Venezuela.

Keywords : Famous scientist; history of science; biochemistry; nutrition.

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