Background
Rio, Maria Esther was born on April 5, 1936 in Buenos Aires. Daughter of Demetrio Rio and Maria Garcia Barrera.
Rio, Maria Esther was born on April 5, 1936 in Buenos Aires. Daughter of Demetrio Rio and Maria Garcia Barrera.
Degree in pharmacy, University Buenos Aires, 1960. Degree in pharmacy, University Buenos Aires, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University Buenos Aires, 1969.
Degree in biochemistry (honorary), University Buenos Aires, 1962.
Head laboratory Laboratory Andromaco, Buenos Aires, 1960-1966. Assistant professor University Buenos Aires, 1966-1981, associate professor, 1981-1985, professor nutrition, 1985-1993, full professor nutrition, since 1993. Career investigator National Research Council, Buenos Aires, 1970-1979, independent investigator, 1989-1998, principal investigator, since 1998.
Director project United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Buenos, 1997, Sancor-Conicet-Cerela, Buenos Aires, 1990-1992. Member committee on nutritional requirements International Union for Nutrition Sciences, 1981-1993.
Member International Society Nutrition Sciences, American Society Clinical Nutrition, Society Latin America Nutrition (general secretary 1980-1982, president Argencine branch 1976-1978.
Married Fermin Gomez (deceased July 1993). Childen: Maria Manuela, Gabiela.