Record

RefNoEC/1930/11
Previous numbersCert XIV, 89; A06102
LevelItem
TitleRobison, Robert: certificate of election to the Royal Society
DescriptionDate stamp on reverse
CitationDistinguished for researches in biochemistry; investigated the hexosemonophosphoric acid of fermentation; made researches (in part with pupils) on ossification and developed an original theory of the mechanism of this process. During these he discovered a phosphatase in ossifying cartilage, examined action of this and phosphatases of other tissues on phosphoric esters (including problem of kidney phosphate secretion), examined the phosphoric esters of blood. Investigated (partly with Martin) the nitrogen requirements of man; (with Harden) antiscorbutic properties of fruit juices; (with Kipping ) organic compounds of silicon; (partly with Hantzsch) relationship between colour and constitution of violurates.
ProposersArthur Harden; Charles J Martin; Joseph A Arkwright; J C Irvine; George Barger; J C G Ledingham; J B Leathes; Edward Mellanby; F Stanley Kipping; A E Boycott; F Gowland Hopkins
AccessStatusOpen
Image

Robison, Robert: certificate of election to the Royal Society

Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA1134Robison; Robert (1883 - 1941)1883 - 1941
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView