Edward Mossop Donaldson

Background

Donaldson, Edward Mossop was born on June 25, 1939 in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England. Son of Edward and Margaret Elizabeth (Mossop) Donaldson. arrived in Canada, 1961.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, Sheffield (England) University, 1961; Doctor of Science, Sheffield (England) University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, U. B.C., Vancouver, Canada, 1964.

Career

Research scientist, Department Fisheries and Oceans, West Vancouver, B.C., 1965-1997; section head fish culture research, Department Fisheries and Oceans, West Vancouver, B.C., 1981-1989; section head biotechnology, genetics and nutrition, Department Fisheries and Oceans, West Vancouver, B.C., 1989-1997; head Center of Disciplinary Excellence for Biotechnology and Genetics in Aquaculture, Department Fisheries and Oceans, West Vancouver, B.C., 1987-1997; scientist emeritus, Department Fisheries and Oceans, West Vancouver, since 1997; consultant in aquaculture and the environment, since 1997. Honorary research associate U. B.C., 1979-1988, Adjunct Professor, since 1988. Consultant finfish aquaculture Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations), United Nations Development Program, Canada International Development Agency, International Development Research Centers, United States Agency for International Development, Office of Technology assessment of the United States Congress, Canada Executive Svc.

Overseas, Science Committee on Problems of Environment, World Health Organization, United States Seagrant, others. Member National Sciences and Engineering Research Council Canada, member strategic grant selection committee for food agriculture and aquaculture, 1988-1993. Member, active in strategic planning for applied research and knowledge committee biotechnology B.C. Science Council.

Achievements

• Edward Mossop Donaldson has been listed as a notable research scientist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Academy Science of Royal Society Canada (member Rowmanoswky medal committee 1994, Thomas W. Eadie medal committee 1995-1996). Member Canada Society Zoologists (councilor 1980-1983), World Aquaculture Society, Aquaculture Association Canada.

Connections

Married Judith Denise Selwood, August 8, 1964. 1 child, Heather Jean.

Father:

Edward Donaldson

Mother:

Margaret Elizabeth (Mossop) Donaldson

Spouse:

Judith Denise Selwood

child:

Heather Jean Donaldson