Frank Chytil

Background

Chytil, Frank was born on August 28, 1924 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Son of Frantisek and Ruzena (Vitouskova) Chytil. came to the United States, 1965, naturalized, 1971.

Education

Master of Science, School Chemical Technology, Prague, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, School Chemical Technology, Prague, 1952. C.Sc., Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague, 1956.

Career

Research biochemist, Charles U., Prague, 1949-1951; research fellow, Institute Human Research, Prague, 1952-1963; senior scientist, Czechoslovak Academy Science, Prague, 1956-1964; senior research fellow, Brandeis U., Waltham, Massachusetts, 1964; senior research associate, Brandeis U., 1965-1966; head section enzymology, S.W. Foundation Research and Education, San Antonio, 1966-1969; member of faculty, Vanderbilt University, since 1969; professor biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, since 1975; General Foods Distinguished professor nutrition, Vanderbilt University, 1984-1989; Harvie Branscomb distinguished professor, Vanderbilt University, 1993-1994. Adjunct associate professor of University Texas, San Antonio, 1968-1969.

Achievements

• Frank Chytil has been listed as a noteworthy Biochemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Society Nutritional Sciences. Member American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Endocrine Society, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Lucie Scheinost, November 26, 1949. Children: Frank, Anna, Helena.

Father:

Frantisek Chytil

Mother:

Ruzena (Vitouskova) Chytil

Spouse:

Lucie Scheinost

child:

Frank Chytil

child:

Helena Chytil

child:

Anna Chytil