Background
Gassmann, Berthold Johannes was born on January 3, 1927 in Lutter, Germany. Son of Karl and Elisabeth (Guempel) Gassmann.
Gassmann, Berthold Johannes was born on January 3, 1927 in Lutter, Germany. Son of Karl and Elisabeth (Guempel) Gassmann.
Degree in Food Chemistry, University Jena, Germany, 1951. Doctor rerum naturalium, University Berlin, 1957. Doctor rerum naturalium habilitation, University Berlin, 1967.
Scientific assistant University Jena, 1951-1952, Institute Vitamin Research, Potsdam-Rehbruecke, Germany, 1952-1964. Head department Central Institute Nutrition, 1964-1969, head division, 1969-1982, deputy director, 1982-1988. Consultant scientist German Institute for Nutrition Research, 1988-1994.
Professor food chemistry and food technical, since 1971. Consultant in field.
Soldier Germany Military, 1944-1945. Fellow German Society Nutrition (member presidency since 1991).
Married Renate Gisela Wegner, September 28, 1957 (deceased June 1994). Chldren: Christina Maria, Roland Christoph.