Background
Johnston, Colin Ivor was born on May 28, 1934 in Hong Kong. Son of James Hamilton and Dorothy Eleanor (Shields) Johnston.
Johnston, Colin Ivor was born on May 28, 1934 in Hong Kong. Son of James Hamilton and Dorothy Eleanor (Shields) Johnston.
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Science, University Sydney, Australia, 1957. Doctor of Medicine (honorary), Melb University, 2000.
Residency Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia, 1958-1964. Professor medicine Monash University, 1973-1986, honorary professor medicine, since 2000. Reader department medicine University Melbourne, Australia, 1971-1972, professor medicine, chairman Australia, 1986-1999, emeritus professor, since 2000.
Vice president Austin & Repatriation Medical Center, Melbourne. Vice president board management Prince Henry's Hospital, 1982-1986. Senior principal research fellow Baker Medical Research Institute, since 1999.
Member science and education committee National Heart Foundation Australia, 1990-1997. Chairman trustees Foundation for High Blood Pressure Research, since 1994. Fellow Royal Australasian College Physicians (Gold medal 1995).
Member American Society Hypertension (executive council 1988-2000, Richard Bright award 1995), International Society Nephrology (council 1978-1986), High Blood Pressure Research Council Australia (chairman 1990-1993, treasurer 1993-1995), International Society Hypertension (vice president 1985-1990, Franz Volhard award 1992).
Married Susan Bailhache, June 12, 1959. Children: Sam, Anna, Amy.