Background
Otis, Arthur Brooks was born on September 11, 1913 in Grafton, Maine, United States. Son of Will Howe and Carrie (Brooks) Otis.
Otis, Arthur Brooks was born on September 11, 1913 in Grafton, Maine, United States. Son of Will Howe and Carrie (Brooks) Otis.
Bachelor of Arts Maine, 1935. Master of Education, Springfield College, 1937. Sc.M., Brown University, 1939.
Doctor of Philosophy, Brown University, 1941.
Research associate cellular physiology, State University Iowa, 1941-1942; instructor physiology, U. Rochester School Medicine, 1942-1946; associate physiology, U. Rochester School Medicine, 1946-1947; assistant professor physiology, U. Rochester School Medicine, 1947-1951; associate professor physiology and surgery, Johns Hopkins School Medicine, 1952-1956; professor physiology, U. Florida College Medicine, Gainesville, 1956-1986; professor emeritus, U. Florida College Medicine, since 1986; head Department, University Florida College Medicine, 1956-1980. Civilian scientist Office of Scientific Research and Development, 1944. Member physiology committee National Board Medical Examiners, 1981-1984.
Member American Physiological Society, Society General Physiologists, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Eileen Macomber, August 24, 1942. 1 son, Chandler Brooks.