Background
Blomhoff, Rune was born on January 22, 1955 in Drammen, Norway. Son of Thor and Randi (Olsen) Blomhoff.
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This text details the metabolism of vitamin A and the mechanisms of action of vitamin A and the provitamin A carotenoids. It presents up-to-date information on the critical role vitamin A plays in vision, reproduction, foetal development, and the regulation and proliferation of cells. In addition, the book investigates evidence relating vitamin A intake to lung, breast, colon, rectal and prostate cancer.
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researcher biochemist educator
Blomhoff, Rune was born on January 22, 1955 in Drammen, Norway. Son of Thor and Randi (Olsen) Blomhoff.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University Oslo, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, University Oslo, 1985.
Research fellow, Norwegian Cancer Society, Oslo, 1981-1985; senior research scientist, Norwegian Cancer Society, Oslo, 1986-1991; professor Institute Nutrition Research, U. Oslo, since 1992. Member Medical Research Council unit Norwegian Research Council for Science and Humanities, 1990-1996.
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Member American Institute Nutrition (Mead Johnson award 1988), Norwegian Bio-chemical Society, Bio-chemical Society United Kingdom.
Married Heidi Kiil, August 16, 1978. Children: Maia Kiil, Henrik Kiil.