Casimir Funk Professions : Biochemist Born : February 23, 1884 Died : November 19, 1967 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Casimir Funk I must admit that when I chose the name, "vitamine," I was well aware that these substances might later prove not to be of an amine nature. However, it was necessary for me to choose a name that would sound well and serve as a catchword, since I had already at that time no doubt about the importance and the future popularity of the new field. Casimir Funk doubt names science Similar Authors Bruce Alberts biochemist Bernard Brodie biochemist Duane Gish biochemist Dorothy Hodgkin biochemist David Eisenberg biochemist Frederick Sanger biochemist All Authors
