Douglas Reed Robertson

Background

Robertson, Douglas Reed was born on September 11, 1938 in Buffalo. Son of Clarence Paul and Eileen Frances (Grogan) Robertson.

Education

Bachelor, U. Buffalo, 1961; Master of Arts, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York, Syracuse, 1966.

Career

Assistant professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1966-1970; associate professor, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, 1970-1976; professor, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, since 1976. Executive secretary Anatomical Board State Florida, Gainesville, 1966-1970.

Achievements

• Achievements include research in structure and function of ultimobranchial gland in amphibians, role of calcitonin on calcium metabolism in amphibians, anatomy of sympathetic nervous system in amphibia.

Membership

Member American Association Anatomists, American Society Zoologists, American Society Cell Biologists, Sigma Xi (chapter president 1991-1992, chapter vice president 1990-1991).

Connections

Married Judith Ann Pesany, July 4, 1967. Children: Geoffrey, Nicole.

Father:

Clarence Paul Robertson

Mother:

Eileen Frances (Grogan) Robertson

Spouse:

Judith Ann Pesany

child:

Nicole Robertson

child:

Geoffrey Robertson