Background
Lakin, James Dennis was born on October 4, 1945 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Son of Ora Austin and Annie Pitranella (Johnson) Lakin.
allergist director immunologist
Lakin, James Dennis was born on October 4, 1945 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Son of Ora Austin and Annie Pitranella (Johnson) Lakin.
Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1968; Doctor of Medicine, Northwestern University, 1969; Master of Business Administration in Medical Group Management, U. St. Thomas, 1996.
Director allergy research, Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland., 1974-1976;
clinical professor, U. Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, 1976-1989;
director laboratory, chairman allergy and immunology department, Oxboro Clinics, Bloomington, Minnesota, since 1989;
director, Fairview Allergy and Asthma Superior vena cava syndrome, Bloomington, since 1995. Board directors Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City, 1980-1989. Regional consultant Diver Alert Network, Duke U., Chapel Hill, North Carolina, since 1987.
Certified diving medical officer National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, 1988.
Councilperson Our Lord's Lutheran Church, Oklahoma City, 1978-1988, Faith Lutheran Church, Lakeville, Minnesota, 1990-1991. Lieutenant commander United States Navy, 1970-1976. Fellow American College of Physicians, American Academy allergy and Immunology, American College Chest Physicians.
Member American Association Immunologists, Medical Group Management Association, American College Physician Executives.
Married Sally A. Stuteville, July 22, 1972. Children: Margaret K., Matthew A.