John Swanson Beck

Background

Beck, John Swanson was born on August 22, 1928 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Son of John and Mary (Barbour) Beck.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Glasgow, 1950. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University Glasgow, 1953. Doctor of Medicine, University Glasgow, 1963.

Doctor of Science, University Dundee, 1996. Doctor University (honorary), University Strathclyde, 1999.

Career

Trainee pathologist, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, 1954-1958; lecturer pathology, U. Glasgow, 1958-1963; senior lecturer pathology, U. Aberdeen, 1963-1971; professor pathology, U. Dundee, 1971-1993; foundation dean, International Medical School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1992-1997; meetings secretary, International Medical School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1997-1998; program convenor, Royal Society Edinburgh, since 1998. Member National Biological Standards Board, United Kingdom, 1988-1993. Chairman clinical and biomed.rsch. committee SHHD, United Kingdom, 1984-1993.

Visiting professor U. Strathclyde, since 1996.

Achievements

• John Swanson Beck has been listed as a noteworthy Pathologist, educator, dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Medical Statistics on micro-computers. A guide to the appropriate use of statistical packages.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society Arts, Royal College Physicians, Royal College Pathology, Institute Biology, Royal Society Edinburgh, Royal Australasian College Physicians. Member Royal Commonwealth Society, Institute Biology.

Connections

Married Marion Tudhope Paterson, June 10, 1960. Children: John, Patricia.