Charles Scriver
Charles Scriver
Charles Scriver (pronounced: /ˈʃɑːrlz ˈskraɪvər/) is a renowned geneticist and pediatrician known for his significant contributions to the field of biochemical genetics.
Etymology
The name Charles is of French and Old German origin, meaning "free man". The surname Scriver is of English origin, derived from the Old English term "scrifan", meaning "to write".
Biography
Charles Scriver was born on November 7, 1930, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He completed his medical degree at McGill University in 1955. Scriver is best known for his work on inborn errors of metabolism, particularly phenylketonuria (PKU) and vitamin D deficiency.
Contributions
Scriver's research has led to the development of newborn screening programs for metabolic disorders worldwide. He also co-authored "The Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease", a seminal text in the field of genetics.
Awards and Honors
Scriver has received numerous awards for his work, including the Wolf Prize in Medicine and the Order of Canada. He is also a member of the Royal Society of Canada and the National Academy of Sciences.
Related Terms
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
- Biochemical genetics
- Inborn errors of metabolism
- Phenylketonuria
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Newborn screening
- Wolf Prize in Medicine
- Order of Canada
- Royal Society of Canada
- National Academy of Sciences
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charles Scriver
- Wikipedia's article - Charles Scriver
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