Marvin P. Bryant

Marvin P. Bryant (July 4, 1925 – October 16, 2000), also known as “Marv”, was an American microbiologist and bacteriologist,[1][2] Professor in the Departments of Dairy Science and Microbiology at the University of Illinois, a member of the National Academies of Science,[2] editor in chief of the American Society of Microbiology Publications.[1][3]

Bryant was recognized as the most prominent rumen bacteriologist in the world for his seminal contributions in the fields of the ecology, physiology and metabolism of anaerobic rumen bacteria.[1] He was also elected an honorary member of the American Society for Microbiology, the highest honor awarded by the ASM.[2]

The National Academies Press called him "the gentle giant of rumen microbiology".[2]

Awards and Distinctions

  • the Superior Service Award of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1959[2]
  • the Borden Award of the American Dairy Science Association, 1978[2]
  • the Paul A. Funk Award of the University of Illinois, 1979[2]
  • Procter & Gamble Award in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 1986 [4]
  • the Fisher Award of the American Society for Microbiology, 1986[2]
  • election to the National Academy of Sciences, 1987[2]
  • the Alumni Achievement Award of Washington State University, 1991[2]
  • the Bergey's Medal for Distinguished Achievement in Bacterial Taxonomy, 1996[2]

Career and life

Bryant was born in Boise, Idaho on July 4, 1925.

Bryant received a B.S. degree from Washington State University in 1949, M.S. degree in 1950 at the Professor R. E. Hungate’s laboratory, and Ph.D. from University of Maryland in 1955.[1]

References

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