Background
Patterson, Manford Kenneth was born on August 20, 1926 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Manford Kenneth Senior and Sara Lou (Patton) Patterson.
Foundation administrator researcher scientist
Patterson, Manford Kenneth was born on August 20, 1926 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Manford Kenneth Senior and Sara Lou (Patton) Patterson.
Bachelor of Science, U. Oklahoma, 1953; Master of Science, U. Oklahoma, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1961.
Research chemist, S. R. Noble Foundation, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1951-1953, 54-57; senior research chemist, S. R. Noble Foundation, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1961-1966; head nutrition section, S. R. Noble Foundation, Ardmore, Oklahoma, since 1966; vice-president, director biomedical division, S. R. Noble Foundation, Ardmore, Oklahoma, since 1973. Consultant ICNND Nutrition Survey, Jordon, 1962. Chair advisory board Snyder Foundation, Winfield, Kansas, 1989.
Vice chairman Carter County Board of Health, Ardmore, 1976. President Cross Timbers Hospice, Ardmore, 1984-1991. With United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Society Bio-chemical Molecular Biology, Oklahoma Academy Science (Scientist of the Year 1990), Tissue Culture Association (treasurer 1972-1976).
Married Nancy Beverly Wilson, August 21, 1953. 1 child, Shelley Lynn.