The Brigham Young University (BYU) campus was just a few blocks from my home and tuition was minimal.

It wasn't until late high school and early college that I gained enough size and skill to make me welcome on intramural basketball teams.

Concentrated serum albumin fractionated from blood plasma was effective in battlefield treatment of shock.

During my early years at Minnesota I conducted an evening enzyme seminar.

The experience reminds me of a favorite saying: Most of the yield from research efforts comes from the coal that is mined while looking for diamonds.

More by example than by word, my father taught me logical reasoning, compassion, love of others, honesty, and discipline applied with understanding.

It was always assumed that I would go to college.