Randall Jeter was responsible for many advances in the field, most notably his discovery that salmonella can make vitamin B12 in the absence of oxygen.
LUBBOCK, TX, September 08, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Randall Jeter, PhD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Jeter celebrates many years of experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With more than 45 years of professional experience, Dr. Jeter has been an associate professor of biological sciences with Texas Tech University since 1991. Prior to obtaining this role, he was an assistant professor with the school from 1985 to 1991. Earlier in his career, he served as a research associate and postdoctoral fellow with the University of Utah under his mentor, Dr. John Roth, from 1982 to 1985. In these roles, Dr. Jeter was responsible for many advances in the field, most notably his discovery that salmonella can make vitamin B12 in the absence of oxygen.
Initially intending to pursue the field of astronomy, Dr. Jeter was inspired by his father to shift his interests toward microbiology. He began his career as a student at the University of Arizona, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in 1974. He then joined the University of Oklahoma, studying under Dr. Bennett Clark and completing a Master of Science in 1976. In 1982, Dr. Jeter earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of California Davis under the tutelage of Dr. John Ingraham.
A respected voice in the field, Dr. Jeter has written several articles to professional journals. He has been a member of the America Association for the Advancement of Science, the America Society of Microbiology, the Genetics Society of America, and Sigma Xi. A former Nugent Scholar, he has also held a United States Public Health Service Traineeship. Throughout his career, Dr. Jeter has been recognized for his contributions, having been featured in numerous honors publications, including multiple editions of Who's Who in Science and Engineering and Who's Who in the World.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Dr. Randall Jeter has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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