Background
Axelrod, David was born on January 7, 1935 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States.
state health official public health physician
Axelrod, David was born on January 7, 1935 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States.
Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1956; Doctor of Medicine Harvard University, 1960.
Intern, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York, 1960-1961;
resident in medicine, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York, 1961-1962;
research associate public health service, Laboratory Biology of Viruses
research associate public health service, National Institute Allergies and Infectious Disease
research associate public health service, National Institutes of Health, Washington, 1962-1965;
virologist, National Institutes of Health, 1965-1968;
director infectious disease center, Division laboratories and Research, New York State Department Health, Albany, 1968-1977;
director, Division laboratories and Research, New York State Department Health, Albany, 1977-1979;
commissioner of health, Division laboratories and Research, New York State Department Health, Albany, 1979-1991. President Health Research, Inc. Committee member National Research Council Assembly of Life Sciences.
Member Institute Medicine, National Academy Sciences.
Chairman New York State Disaster Preparedness Commission Served with United States Public Health Service, 1962-1968. Member Association State and Territorial Health Officials.
Married Janet Claire Ross, August 30, 1964. 1 son, Jonathan.