Joseph David Brain

Background

Brain, Joseph David was born on January 20, 1940 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States.

Education

Master of Science, Harvard University, 1962; SMHyg, Harvard University, 1963; SDHyg, Harvard University, 1966.

Career

Research associate in physiology, Harvard University, Boston, 1966-1968; from assistant professor to associate professor, Harvard University, Boston, 1968-1978; professor physiology, Harvard School Public Health, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1978; Cecil K. and Philip Drinker professor environmental physiology, Harvard School Public Health, Cambridge, Massachusetts director Harvard Pulmonary Specialized Center Research, Harvard School Public Health, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1977-1996; director respirtory biological program, Harvard School Public Health, Cambridge, 1981-1993; director physiology program, Harvard School Public Health, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1993; chair department environmental health, Harvard School Public Health, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1990. Member committee Cardiovasc. and Pulmonary Study Section National Institutes of Health, 1975-1979, programproject research review committee National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 1980-1983. Board science counsellors National Institute Occupl.

Safety and Health, 1992-1996.

Achievements

• Joseph David Brain has been listed as a notable Biomedical scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board trustees Taylor U., since 1984. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Physiological Society, American Thoracic Society, Reticuloendothelial Society, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married, 1961; 3 children.