Background
Russell, Alexander was born on January 13, 1914 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Son of Solomom Hyett and Sylvia Russell.
pediatrics educator clinical researcher
Russell, Alexander was born on January 13, 1914 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Son of Solomom Hyett and Sylvia Russell.
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Science, University Durham (England), 1935. Bachelor of Hygiene Department of Public Health, University Durham (England), 1936. Department of Community Health, University Durham (England), 1947.
Doctor of Medicine with distinction, University Durham (England), 1952.
Assistant professor pediatrics Hospital for Sick Children University London and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London, 1950-1954. Consultant pediatrician Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children and Chelsea & Kensington Group of Hospitals, 1954-1966. Professor pediatrics and child care, head Hadassah Medical Center Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1966-1982, emeritus professor, since 1982.
Director general Jerusalem Variety Center for Child and Family Development Habilitation, Harley St. consultant practice, 1954-1966.
Served to wing Commander Royal Air Force, 1940-1946. Fellow Royal College Physicians. Member International College Pediatrics (president), International Academy Pediatric Transdisciplinary Education (president), European Society Pediatric Research (honorary elder), Royal Society Medicine (honorary, London chapter, endocrine section), Rodin Institute for Research in Learning Disability.
Married Haya Hirshberg, January 1946. Children: Lorna, Sharon.