Louis Camille Maillard
- Category : 1878-births
- Type : PSE
- Profile : 3/5 - Martyr / Heretic
- Definition : Split - Small (43)
- Incarnation Cross : RAX The Sphinx 1
Biography
French physician and chemist whose work on physiology, in particular the metabolism of urea and kidney illnesses, led him to introduce new theories about "urogenic imperfection" and the concept of the "coefficient of Maillard" or "index of ureogenic imperfection." His ideas proved very useful in the diagnosis of kidney disorders. In 1912, he undertook studies of the reaction between amino acids and sugars. This work is considered one of his major contributions, and the Maillard reaction was named after him. For this variety of work he received several awards including the French Academy of Medicine award in 1914.
He died on 12 May 1936, while serving as a juror in Paris.