Background
Brown, John Bernis was born on December 25, 1893 in Rock Falls, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank T. and Kathryn (Robb) Brown.
Brown, John Bernis was born on December 25, 1893 in Rock Falls, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank T. and Kathryn (Robb) Brown.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1915, Master of Science, 1917, Doctor of Philosophy, 1921.
Chemistry University of Illinois, 1915-1921. Associate chemistry and pharmacology University of Pennsylvania, 1921-1923. Research chemist Swift & Company, Chicago, 1923-1924.
Successively assistant professor, associate professor, professor and department chairman physiological chemistry and pharmacology Ohio State University, 1924-1964, professor emeritus, 1964-1969, director Institute Nutrition and Food Technology, 1950-1964.
Member Ohio Nutrition Committee, from 1950. Member biochemistry test committee National Board Medical Examination, 1953-1957. Member Grandview Heights Library Board, from 1950.
Served as Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1918-1919.
Member American Institute Nutrition (treasurer 1956-1959), American Society Biological Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Institute Food Technologists, Sigma Xi (president Ohio 1946), Phi Lambda Upsilon. Mason.; Clubs: Mercator, Ohio State University Faculty (past president) (Columbus).
Married Bertha G. States, October 9, 1918. Children: Phyllis Margery (Mistress John Buchanan), Franklin South. Assistant.