Background
Widnell, Christopher C. was born on May 19, 1940 in London. Came to the United States, 1965.
educator physiologist cell biologist
Widnell, Christopher C. was born on May 19, 1940 in London. Came to the United States, 1965.
Bachelor, Cambridge (England) University, 1962. Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, London University, 1965.
Member science staff, National Institute Medical Research, London, 1962-1965; member of staff, National Institute Medical Research, London, 1968-1969; Jane Coffin Childs fellow, University of Chicago, 1965-1966; research associate, The Rockefeller U., New York City, 1966-1968; associate professor anatomy and cell biology, U. Pittsburgh, 1969-1976; professor, U. Pittsburgh, 1977-1985; professor neurobiology, anatomy and cell science, U. Pittsburgh, 1985-1993; professor cell biology and physiology, U. Pittsburgh, since 1993. Cell biology panel National Science Foundation, 1983-1987.
Fellow American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society (honorary). Member American Cancer Society (science advisory committee cell biology since 1991).
Son of Barrington George Widnell and Moira Edith (Parsons) Lyle. Member Anne Ewing, July 17, 1965. Children: Katherine Laura, Nicholas Adrian.