Ian Macdonald

Background

Macdonald, Ian was born on December 22, 1921 in London. Son of Ronald and Elizabeth Macdonald.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University London, 1944, Doctor of Philosophy, 1953, Doctor of Medicine 1959, Doctor of Science, 1966.

Career

Lecturer physiology Guy"s Hospital, London, 1948-1962, reader in physiology, 1962-1967, professor applied physiology, since 1967, head department, since 1977. Chairman British Nutrition Foundation, 1985-1987. Chairman committee on carbohydrates World Health Organization/Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations), Geneva, 1980.

Chairman nutrition committee International Life Sciences Institute, Washington, since 1980.

Achievements

• Ian Macdonald has been listed as a noteworthy physiology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Nutrition Society (president 1980-1983), Federation European Nutrition Societies (secretary 1979-1983).

Interests

• Do-it-yourself maintenance.

Connections

Married Rose Philomena Cussen. Children– Graham, Peter, Helen.

Father:

Ronald Macdonald

Mother:

Elizabeth Macdonald

Spouse:

Rose Philomena Cussen

child:

Graham Macdonald

child:

Peter Macdonald

child:

Helen Macdonald