Background
Leitzmann, Claus was born on February 6, 1933 in Dahlenburg, Germany. Son of Wilhelm and Thyra (Garbers) Leitzmann.
Leitzmann, Claus was born on February 6, 1933 in Dahlenburg, Germany. Son of Wilhelm and Thyra (Garbers) Leitzmann.
Bachelor of Science, Capital University, 1962. Master of Science, University Minnesota, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1967.
Research assistant molecular biology institute University of California at Los Angeles, 1967-1969. Assistant professor biochemistry Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1969-1971. Visiting professor Malnutrition Research Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 1971-1974.
From research associate to head department Institute Nutrition University Giessen, Germany, 1974-1995. Retired, 1995.
Member German Society Nutrition.
Married Ilse Wachenhusen. Children: Peter, Michael, Rita, Heidi.