Background
Dean, Joseph Geoffrey was born on May 12, 1918 in Wales, England. Arrived in South Africa, 1947. Son of Richard and Irene Dean.
Dean, Joseph Geoffrey was born on May 12, 1918 in Wales, England. Arrived in South Africa, 1947. Son of Richard and Irene Dean.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Liverpool University, England, 1942. Doctor of Medicine, Liverpool University, England, 1957. Doctor of Science (honorary), University College Dublin, 2008.
Flight lieutenant Royal Air Force, Bomber Command - Waterbeach Lancaster Operational Station, 1943—1945. Medical registrar Royal Infirmary, Liverpool, 1945—1947. Consultant physician Port Elizabeth SA, 1947—1968.
Director Medico-Social Research Board, Dublin, 1968—1987, retired. Medical researcher, since 1987.
Fellow: Royal College of Physicians (London, Ireland), FCM (England, Ireland & South Africa). Member: Master of Science Society, University Club Dublin, Port Elizabeth Club (South Africa), Royal Air Force Club (London).
Married Maria Dean, 1961. 5 children; Married Nonnie Devlin, 1945 (deceased).