E. J. Conway facts for kids

Edward Joseph Conway (born July 3, 1894 – died December 29, 1968) was an important Irish scientist. He was a biochemist, which means he studied the chemistry of living things. He was well-known for his research on how chemicals like salts (called electrolytes) work in our bodies. He also developed new ways to analyze chemicals.

Early Life and Learning

Edward Conway was born in Nenagh, a town in North Tipperary, Ireland. He went to Blackrock College for his early education. Later, he studied at University College Dublin (UCD), where he earned his Master of Science degree.

Studying in Germany

He was very talented and won a special scholarship. This allowed him to study at the University of Frankfurt am Main in Germany. There, he earned another advanced science degree.

Professor at UCD

After his studies in Germany, Conway returned to Ireland. In 1932, he became the very first Professor of Biochemistry and Pharmacology at University College Dublin. He held this important position for many years, until 1963.

Amazing Discoveries

Edward Conway was one of Ireland's most respected scientists. He was a world expert on how electrolytes work in the body. Electrolytes are tiny charged particles, like salts, that are vital for our bodies to function. He also studied the inorganic parts of living tissues.

What He Published

He wrote more than 120 scientific papers. He also wrote two important books: Microdiffusion Analysis and Volumetric Error and The Biochemistry of Gastric Acid Secretion. These books shared his research with other scientists around the world.

Awards and Recognition

Edward Conway received many honors for his groundbreaking work.

Fellow of the Royal Society

In 1947, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. The Royal Society recognized him for his studies on chemical processes in living tissues. This included understanding how muscles take in potassium and how ammonia levels change in blood. He also studied how the kidney works and how chemicals move through tissues.

Boyle Medal Winner

In 1967, he received the special Boyle Medal from the Royal Dublin Society. This award celebrates outstanding scientific research.

Conway Institute

To honor his great contributions to science, a new research center was named after him. The Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research at UCD opened in 2003. It continues his legacy of scientific discovery.