Gordon Hobday
Gordon Hobday (pronunciation: GOR-don HOHB-day) is a notable figure in the field of pharmaceuticals and vitamin research. He is best known for his significant contributions to the development of folic acid and other vitamin B compounds.
Etymology
The name "Gordon" is of Scottish origin and means "great hill". "Hobday" is an English surname, which is derived from the Old English words "hobba" (a nickname for Robert) and "daeg" (day).
Career
Gordon Hobday worked for the Lederle Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company, where he led a team of researchers in the development of folic acid. His work has had a profound impact on the treatment of anemia and other health conditions related to vitamin B deficiency.
Contributions
Hobday's most significant contribution to the field of pharmaceuticals is his work on folic acid. Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is essential for the body to make DNA and other genetic material. It is also necessary for the body's cells to divide. Hobday's research has led to the widespread use of folic acid in the treatment of anemia and other health conditions.
Related Terms
- Anemia: A condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells to deliver adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.
- Folic Acid: Also known as vitamin B9, it is used in the treatment of certain types of anemia and during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the baby.
- Lederle Laboratories: A pharmaceutical company where Gordon Hobday conducted his research on folic acid.
- Vitamin B: A group of vitamins that are essential for cell metabolism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gordon Hobday
- Wikipedia's article - Gordon Hobday
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