Lawrence Joseph Henderson

Lawrence Joseph Henderson (June 3, 1878 – February 10, 1942) was an American physiologist, chemist, biologist, philosopher, and sociologist. He became one of the leading biochemists of the early 20th century. His work contributed to the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation, used to calculate pH as a measure of acidity.

Lawrence Joseph Henderson
Born(1878-06-03)June 3, 1878
Lynn, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 10, 1942(1942-02-10) (aged 63)
Alma materHarvard Medical School
Known forThe Fitness of the Environment, Henderson–Hasselbalch equation
Scientific career
Fieldsphysiology
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