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James Murray Luck (1899–1993) was a Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Sciences' Department of Chemistry. His nearly 40-year tenure included roles as Assistant Professor (1926), Associate Professor (1934), and Full Professor (1941). He taught biochemistry to medical and chemistry students and conducted groundbreaking research on histones and protein chemistry, publishing over 200 papers. Luck was a founding editor of Annual Reviews of Biochemistry, expanding it into a multidisciplinary journal series.
Education: BS, University of Toronto (1922); PhD, Cambridge University (1925). He earned the prestigious 1851 Exhibition Scholarship for graduate studies.
Research Interests: Pioneered studies in histone chemistry and protein structure-function relationships. Later work included nutrition (e.g., The War on Malnutrition and Poverty) and Swiss history (e.g., History of Switzerland). His interdisciplinary approach bridged biochemistry, public health, and international science.
Awards & Service: Served as President of the American Society of Biological Chemists and on panels for NIH, NSF, and National Research Council. His 1851 Exhibition Scholarship (1922) marked early recognition.
Advising & Grants: Advised graduate and postdoctoral researchers in protein chemistry. His work on histones laid foundational knowledge for molecular biology. No specific grants are listed in the texts provided.
Labs/Teams: Co-founded Annual Reviews, Inc., which became a cornerstone of scientific publishing. Collaborated internationally through roles like Scientific Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Bern (1962–post-retirement).
