Background
Rosan, Burton was born on August 18, 1928 in New York City. Son of Harry and Rae (Halpern) Rosan.
Rosan, Burton was born on August 18, 1928 in New York City. Son of Harry and Rae (Halpern) Rosan.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1950; Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1957; Master of Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1962.
Research associate in microbiology, University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, 1959-1963;
assistant professor microbiology, University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, 1963-1967;
associate professor, University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, 1967-1975;
professor, University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, 1975-1996;
professor emeritus, University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, since 1996. Visiting professor Institute Dental research, Sydney, 1980, Royal College Surgeons, Downe, England, 1985. Member oral biology and medical study section National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland., 1975-1979, 95-.
Dental devices consultant Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland., since 1990.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1957-1960. Fellow American Academy Microbiology. Member American Society Microbiology, International Association Dental Research (president micro-immuno group 1979-1980, chair fellowship committee 1980-1981), Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
Married Helen Mescon, January 14, 1951. Children: Rhea, Felice, Jonathan.