Ruth Kimmelstiel Freinkel

Background

Freinkel, Ruth Kimmelstiel was born on December 26, 1926 in Hamburg, Germany. Daughter of Paul and Lotte (Van Biema) Kimmelstiel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Randolph-Macon College, 1948; Doctor of Medicine Duke U., 1952.

Career

Research fellow in biochemistry, Harvard University and Cambridge (England) University, 1955-1956; from research associate to assistant professor dermatology, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, 1958-1966; associate professor, Northwestern University, 1966-1972; professor, Northwestern University, since 1972. Member of advisory council National Institute Arthritis, Metabolism and Digestive Diseases, 1980-1984.

Achievements

• Ruth Kimmelstiel Freinkel has been listed as a noteworthy Dermatologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Clinical Investigations, Society Investigative Dermatology (director 1973-1975, 77-82, president 1984), American Dermatological Association, Central Society Clinical Research, Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Norbert Freinkel, June 19, 1955. Children— Susan E., Andrew J., Lisa A.

Father:

Paul Kimmelstiel

Mother:

Lotte (Van Biema) Kimmelstiel

Spouse:

Norbert Freinkel