Background
Rigel, Darrell Spencer was born on June 20, 1950 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of Geldon and Gertrude (Kochansky) Rigel.
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dermatologist educator skin cancer researcher
Rigel, Darrell Spencer was born on June 20, 1950 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of Geldon and Gertrude (Kochansky) Rigel.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972; Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1974; Doctor of Medicine, George Washington University, 1978.
Intern, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York City, 1978-1979;
resident in dermatology, New York University Medical Center, 1979-1982;
dermatologic surgery and oncology fellow, New York University Medical Center, 1982;
chief resident, New York University Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospital., 1981-1982;
private practice, New York City, since 1982;
director dermatology, Project Management Institute Strang Clinic, New York City, 1982-1990. Attending physician New York University Hospital, New York City, since 1983, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York City, since 1983. Clinical instructor dermatology New York University Medical Center, 1983-1986, clinical assistant professor, 1986-1990, clinical associate professor, 1991-1997, clinical professor, since 1997;science consultant to numerous companies and organizations.
President, chief Executive officer Iris, Inc., New York City, since 1987.
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Board of directors American Cancer Society, New York City, since 1985. Fellow American Academy Dermatology (national assistant secretary-treasurer, board directors, chairman presidential committee on melanoma and skin cancer, chairman on computer technical 1985-1989, Presidential citation 1985, president-elect 1998). Member American Medical Association, Dermatologic Society Greater New York (vice president 1988, president 1989), Iris Golf Club (pres.1987-1989).
Married Beth Carol Hollander, August 4, 1974. Children: Ethan, Adam, Ashlee.