Background
Robinson, Farrel Richard was born on March 23, 1927 in Wellington, Kansas, United States. Son of Farrel Otis and Norine (Sloan) Robinson.
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Farrel Richard Robinson, American Pathologist, toxicologist. Diplomate: American College Veterinary Pathologists, American Board Veterinary Toxicology (v.p.1971-1974, president 1976-1979). Decorated United States Air Force Commendation medal, Meritorious Service medal; recipient Aerospace Medical Research laboratories Scientist of Year award, 1967.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1950; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1965.
Career
Served with, United States Navy, 1945-1946; second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1951; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Air Force, 1971; veterinary pathologist, Aerospace Medical Research laboratories, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio., 1958-1968; chief, Veterinary Pathology division Armed Forces Institute Pathology, Washington, 1968-1974; retired, 1974; scientist associate, Universities Associated for Research and Education in Pathology, Inc., 1972-1974; assistant clinical professor pathology, George Washington University School Medicine, 1972-1974; instructor, National Institutes of Health Graduate Program, 1973-1974; professor toxicology-pathology, School Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 1974-1993; director, Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, 1978-1985; head department veterinary science, Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, 1978-1985; head department veterinary microbiology, pathology public health, Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, 1986-1988; chief toxicology service, Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, 1984-1993; emeritus, 1993. Consultant veterinary pathology United States Air Force surgical general and assistant surgical general for veterinary services, 1970-1974.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Veterinary Medical Association, American Board Veterinary Toxicology, American College Veterinary Pathology, American Association Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (board govs.1980-1985, vice president 1986, president 1987), Wildlife Disease Association, Conference Research Workers in Animal Disease, Society.Toxicology, United States Animal Health Association, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, AlphaZeta, Phi Zeta.
Connections
Married Mimi Agatha Hathaway, June 5, 1949. Children— Farrel Richard, Kelly S., E. Scott, Brian A.
Awards
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Decorated United States Air Force Commendation medal, Meritorious Service medal. Recipient Aerospace Medical Research laboratories Scientist of Year award, 1967.Decorated United States Air Force Commendation medal, Meritorious Service medal. Recipient Aerospace Medical Research laboratories Scientist of Year award, 1967.