Background
Daniel Milton Monroe Jr. was born on September 4, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee. He remained associated with Memphis through his later life and was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery after his death on November 29, 2022, at the age of 79.
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Daniel Milton Monroe
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Monroe studied at Christian Brothers College, where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in 1965. His education was followed by laboratory and research appointments that connected his training in the natural sciences with medical laboratory investigation at the University of Tennessee.
Career
Monroe began his professional career as a laboratory assistant at Christian Brothers College in Memphis from 1963 to 1965. He subsequently worked at the University of Tennessee as a research assistant and later as a research associate. His scientific work encompassed the development of diagnostic enzyme and liposome immunoassays, immuno-optrodes, disposable biosensing devices, antibody production, and vaccines. During the 1970s he was associated with streptococcal research at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, where he was acknowledged as a member of the research group involved in clinical infectious-disease investigations. His career combined chemistry, biology, medical laboratory education, and the development of diagnostic technologies.
Achievements
Religion
Lutheran
Membership
Monroe was associated with the Institute of Chemists and held certification as a professional chemist. He was also recognized by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists for continuing medical laboratory education.
Connections
Monroe's documented family relationships include his mother, Vee, and his father, Daniel. His professional connections included researchers and medical laboratory specialists at the University of Tennessee and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
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Born
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November 29, 2022 (aged 79) -
Resting place
Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee, United States -
Nationality
United States -
Religion
Lutheran
Education
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1965
Career
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1963 - 1965