Olav T Oftedal

Olav T Oftedal, Ph.D.

  • Position:
    Emeritus Scientist

    Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Smithsonian Institution (Washington, D.C.)

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  • Degrees:
     
    Ph.D., Nutritional sciences, Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
     
    A.B., Biology, Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
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  • Past Advisors:
     
    Malden Nesheim (as Graduate Student - Ph.D.)
     
    Nevin S Scrimshaw (as Graduate Student - Ph.D.)
     
    Ernest E Williams (as Undergraduate Student)
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  • Research:
    I investigate the nutritional ecology of mammals and reptiles and the nutritional and evolutionary aspects of lactation in diverse taxa.
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  • Honors:

    1998-present Honorary Life Member Comparative Nutrition Society

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