Background
Sebrell, William Henry was born on September 11, 1901 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of William Henry and Millicent J. (Overton) Sebrell.
foundation executive physician
Sebrell, William Henry was born on September 11, 1901 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of William Henry and Millicent J. (Overton) Sebrell.
Doctor of Medicine, University Virginia, 1925; postgraduate, George Washington University, 1928-1930; graduate, United States Public Health Service Officers School, 1926; Doctor of Science, Alfred U., 1955; Doctor of Science, Rutgers University, 1956.
Intern, Marine Hospital, New Orleans, 1925-1926;
commissioned officer, United States Public Health Service, 1925;
advanced through grades to assistant surgeon general, United States Public Health Service, 1950;
various assignments, 1926-1943;
chief division physiology, 1943-1948;
director, Experimental Biology and Medicine Institute, 1947-1950;
director, National Institute of Mental Health, 1950-1955;
institutional research grants, American Cancer Society, 1955-1957;
research consultant, American Cancer Society, 1955-1957;
director institute human nutrition, Columbia, 1957-1970;
Robert R. Williams professor nutrition, Columbia, 1961-1970;
professor emeritus, Columbia, 1970-1992. Medical director Weight Watchers International, 1972-1979. Executive director Weight Watchers International Foundation, 1971-1992.
Past chairman Williams-Waterman Fund Research Corporation. Past director National Health Council. Past member or member international commissions on health, nutrition, 1935-1992.
Member Food and Nutrition Board. Executive Committee, 1956-1970, National Research Council, National Vitamin Foundation. President, 1955; chairman proteinadv. group United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations), 1964.
Fellow American College of Physicians, American Public Health Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Nutrition (president 1955). Member American Society Clinical Nutrition (Conrad Elvehjem 1968, president 1963), International Union Nutrition Sciences (chairman United States national committee 1963, Chairman of Commission recommended dietary allowances 1968), foreign, national and local medical and professional associations or organizations, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Alpha OmegaAlpha, Phi Tau Sigma.
Married Margaret Shirley Bruffey, June 16, 1926 (deceased 1945). Children: Betty Clark, William Henry. Married Eloise Hopkins Glover, May 13, 1950 (deceased 1973).
Married Helena Braddock Lemp, September 29, 1978. 1 step-son, Page Glover.