Background
Pearson, William Norman was born on January 5, 1924 in Butler, New Jersey, United States. Son of William and Amelia (Smith) Pearson.
Pearson, William Norman was born on January 5, 1924 in Butler, New Jersey, United States. Son of William and Amelia (Smith) Pearson.
Bachelor of Arts, Tusculum College, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1951.
Biochemistry Vanderbilt University Medical School, 1950-1954, assistant professor, 1954-1960, associate professor, 1960-1967, professor, 1967-1968, associate director division nutrition, 1960-1968. Consultant nutrition program National Center for Chronic Diseases, 1959-1968, National Research Council, American Medical Association.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Nutrition (secretary 1966-1968), American Public Health Association, Sigma Xi.
Married Patricia C. Weiss, June 18, 1950. Children: Catherine West., Christopher West., Mark P. Instructor.