Background
Bok, Dean was born on November 1, 1939 in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States. Son of Kryn Arie and Rena (Van Zee) Bok.
Bok, Dean was born on November 1, 1939 in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States. Son of Kryn Arie and Rena (Van Zee) Bok.
Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College, 1960; Master of Arts, California State University, Long Beach, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1968.
Science instructor Valley Christian High School, Cerritos, California. Professor neurobiology and Dolly Green professor ophthalmology University of California at Los Angeles. Associate director Jules Stein Eye Institute, 1972—1978.
Wellcome visiting professor biomedical science, 1994. Member National Advisory Eye Council, 1998—2002.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Eye Institute (board science counselors 1980-1982, Medical Relief International award 1987-1996), Association Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (trustee 1978-1982, Friedenwald award 1985, Alcon award 1985), American Society Cell Biology.
Married Audrey Ann Van Diest, August 21, 1964. Children: Jonathan, Jeremy, James.