Background
Meyer, Karl was born on September 4, 1899 in Kerpen, Cologne, Germany. Son of Ludwig and Ida (Aaron) Meyer. came to the United States, 1930, naturalized, 1937.
biochemist university professor
Meyer, Karl was born on September 4, 1899 in Kerpen, Cologne, Germany. Son of Ludwig and Ida (Aaron) Meyer. came to the United States, 1930, naturalized, 1937.
Doctor of Medicine, University Cologne, 1924. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University Berlin, 1927. Doctor of Medicine (honorary), University Uppsala, 1977.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Columbia University, 1986.
Assistant to Professor O. Meyerhof,, Berlin-Dahlem, 1927-1928; assistant professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1930-1932; assistant professor biochemistry, Columbia University, New York City, 1933-1942; associate professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1942-1954; professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1954-1967; professor emeritus, special lecturer medicine, Columbia University, New York City, 1967-1990; professor Belfer Graduate School Science,, Yeshiva U., New York City, 1967-1977; professor emeritus, special lecturer, Yeshiva U., New York City, 1977-1990.
Fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member National Academy of Sciences, American Society Biological Chemists, American Chemical Society, American Rheumatism Association, Harvey Society, Academy Medicine New York.
Married Marthe M. Ehrlich, April 15, 1930. Children: Robert F., Janet R. Meyer Levy.